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Aasiya  Anand

Aasiya Anand

Head of Learning and Development
Pune

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven Learning & Development (L&D) leader with 18 years of experience, including 15+ years in strategizing and implementing high-impact learning, talent development, and organizational development initiatives. Adept at aligning L&D strategies with business objectives to drive workforce transformation, leadership development, and digital learning solutions. Proven ability to lead large-scale competency mapping, skill-building, and succession planning programs within IT MNCs. Strong stakeholder management expertise with experience collaborating with C-suite executives and business leaders to foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation. Passionate about leveraging learning technologies, data-driven insights, and industry best practices to enhance employee engagement, retention, and productivity.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead - Learning and Development

Tietoevry Pvt. Ltd.
07.2022 - Current
  • Spearheaded L&D strategy for India, aligning training initiatives with business goals to drive workforce capability and performance, resulting in a 20% increase in employee productivity.
  • Led a company-wide competency mapping initiative for 186 technical roles, ensuring structured career progression and reducing skill gaps by 35%.
  • Designed and implemented an enterprise-wide skill development framework, enhancing employee engagement and boosting internal mobility by 25%.
  • Partnered with senior leadership and global competency teams to define learning roadmaps, leading to a 15% improvement in leadership pipeline readiness.
  • Managed a $2 million L&D budget, optimizing spend through data-driven decision-making and achieving a 30% increase in training ROI.
  • Led organizational change management initiatives, including training interventions for business transformations, improving change adoption rates by 40%.
  • Developed and executed Leadership Development & Succession Planning programs, impacting 34 senior and mid-level managers.
  • Drove Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) training across all locations, resulting in a 20% improvement in DEI engagement scores.
  • Successfully implemented digital learning solutions, integrating AI-driven learning platforms and e-learning modules, increasing online course completions by 50%.
  • Led compliance training and internal/external audits, ensuring 100% adherence to regulatory and corporate governance requirements.

Manager - Learning and Development

Springer Nature
10.2021 - 07.2022
  • Designed and executed company-wide learning strategies, driving a 25% increase in training participation rates.
  • Established key learning frameworks, enhancing skill-building for technical and leadership teams, leading to a 30% reduction in skills gaps.
  • Developed customized e-learning content and blended learning solutions, achieving a 40% increase in knowledge retention rates.
  • Collaborated with C-level executives and BU Heads to implement high-impact leadership development initiatives, improving succession readiness by 20%.
  • Measured and enhanced L&D effectiveness through advanced learning analytics and feedback mechanisms, boosting employee satisfaction scores by 15%.

Net Expat | Consultant Executive Coach (Apr 2017 – Oct 2021)

  • Delivered executive coaching for 100+ expatriate leaders, enhancing career transitions and cultural adaptability.
  • Designed leadership coaching frameworks, resulting in a 25% improvement in leadership effectiveness ratings.
  • Conducted succession planning and career mapping sessions to support business expansion, increasing leadership retention by 20%.
  • Led group coaching sessions on international work culture, leadership development, and behavioral transformation, improving cross-cultural collaboration by 30%.

Assistant Manager - HR and L&D

ADP Pvt. Ltd.
04.2007 - 06.2016
  • Championed performance management and employee development initiatives, reducing employee turnover by 18%.
  • Implemented training programs for skill enhancement, competency development, and leadership readiness, leading to a 20% increase in promotion rates.
  • Designed and executed employee engagement and talent retention strategies, improving employee satisfaction scores by 22%.
  • Developed career pathing models, aiding in succession planning and workforce progression, increasing internal promotions by 30%.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Costing, Taxes, Law And Practices

Pune University
Pune
04.2001 -

Skills

Learning & Development Strategy

Software

Cornerstone

Successfactors

LinkedIn Learning

Articulate 360

Workday

Additional Information

CERTIFICATIONS & CREDENTIALS

  • ICF Certified Executive Coach (USA)
  • ICF Certified Emotional Intelligence Coach (USA)
  • Mind Expert & Transformational Coach – Rise Academy
  • Role Mapping, Career Mapping, Skill Mapping – Rise Academy
  • Psychometric Test Expert – Dheya Careers

Timeline

Lead - Learning and Development

Tietoevry Pvt. Ltd.
07.2022 - Current

Manager - Learning and Development

Springer Nature
10.2021 - 07.2022

Assistant Manager - HR and L&D

ADP Pvt. Ltd.
04.2007 - 06.2016

Bachelor of Science - Costing, Taxes, Law And Practices

Pune University
04.2001 -
Aasiya AnandHead of Learning and Development