The Chief Learning & Development Officer will build and lead WPP's global learning function end-to-end to support the Elevate28 transformation strategy
Job Summary
The Chief Learning & Development Officer will build and lead WPP's global learning function end-to-end to support the Elevate28 transformation strategy.
This role carries a commercial mandate to reshape how WPP wins clients by developing consultative selling and C-suite readiness capabilities across thousands of leaders.
The ideal candidate must operate as a genuine peer to the C-suite with a track record of scaling learning organizations that directly impact business KPIs.
Matching Summary
The Chief Learning & Development Officer will build and lead WPP's global learning function end-to-end to support the Elevate28 transformation strategy.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Enterprise scale learning leadership
Commercial capability-building experience
AI-native learning strategy design
Consultative selling program development
C-suite peer level credibility
Global L&D operating model management
Nice-to-have
Experience in multinational tech or consulting
Strategic partnership with agency CEOs
High-performance culture fostering
Data-driven learning measurement
Cross-functional collaboration skills
Key Requirements
Led learning organization for tens of thousands of employees
Proven success in scaling consultative selling programs
Experience as CVP, SVP, or CLO level leader
Background in multinational tech, professional services, or consulting