Amit Bhowmik
Thane
Summary
Strategic Learning and Talent Development leader with over 25 years of experience across Insurtech, General and Life Insurance, Retail, and FMCG sectors.
Recognized as one of the “40 Influential Figures in Indian Learning & Development” by Indian Startup Times (2024)
Proven success in establishing and scaling learning ecosystems that drive business performance, sales excellence, and service quality. Expert in aligning learning strategy with business KPIs, building leadership pipelines, and managing large, distributed training and quality teams across geographies. Adept at integrating analytics, digital learning, and governance frameworks to deliver measurable outcomes
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Capability Development Consultant - Freelance
AssetPlus Mutual Fund Distribution
Mumbai
09.2025 - Current
- Advising leadership on capability, sales performance improvement, and business expansion strategies for Health and Life Insurance.
- Designing leadership and sales effectiveness frameworks aligned with business growth plans across multiple zones.
- Train MFDs on Health and Life Insurance Product, Process, and Selling Skills
Director-Learning and Development
Turtlemint Fintech Solutions Ltd
Mumbai
03.2024 - 08.2025
- Responsible for all Learning and Talent Development-related requirements for Retail Sales, Telesales/KAM, SAAS, Operations, Products, and the Technology Team.
- Scaled L&D to build the capability of over 2,700 employees and 515,000+ digital partners, strengthening zone-level business capability.
- Architected a competency-based enterprise learning strategy and roadmap for sales, operations, product, and technology functions.
- Conceptualized, developed, and implemented multiple employee development programs, such as a 45-day onboarding roadmap, a buddy program, KPL assessments, process champions, insurance and mutual fund paathshaalas, 30-60-90 day performance frameworks with interventions, and individual development plans.
- Drove digital learning transformation via in-house LMS and 'Mint Academy'—integrating micro-learning, gamified modules, and self-paced courses to boost engagement and skill depth.
- Implemented learning analytics dashboards to track completion, engagement, and impact metrics; used insights to optimize design and adoption.
- Organized and delivered Transformative Leadership Programmes up to Circle Head and Department Head level to drive a coaching mindset, strategic thinking, and agile leadership.
- Led the design and development of learning modules, bite-sized content, mobile-first learning experiences, and gamified learning paths to cater to field sales and remote partners
- Partnered with Sales to conduct requirement discovery, solution mapping, and Mint Academy product positioning across enterprise accounts
- Collaborate with product and engineering teams to solution-fit Mint Academy for clients training needs
- Facilitated cross-functional learning sessions for Engineering and Product teams on various insurance products and appreciative inquiry
- Created and facilitated trainings for CSMs on client engagement, ways of working, and increasing adoption
AVP Learning and Development
Reliance Retail (Jio Mart Digital and Product Business Group)
Mumbai
04.2022 - 03.2024
- Directed the multi-zone L&D strategy across 8,000+ employees; led a team of 32 learning specialists and content developers.
- Designed role-based competency models and integrated them into performance management and career pathing.
- Launched “Certified to Operate / Certified to Serve” programmes ensuring 100% role-readiness for new joiners within 4 weeks.
- Established functional academies (branding and merchandising, supply-chain) built on blended learning (VILT, e-learning, on-job coaching).
- Built the HiPo & Succession pipeline
- Launched “Retail-Dronacharya” Train-the-Trainer Certification for 100+ city/managers.
- Introduced microlearning and mobile learning initiatives for store and field staff to improve agility and learning access.
AVP Learning and Development
Turtlemint Fintech Solutions Ltd
Mumbai
12.2017 - 04.2022
- Established and scaled the L&D function during high-growth phase: designed onboarding, product mastery, behavioural skills & performance-coaching programmes.
- Built the end-to-end learning ecosystem: LMS platform, blended learning journeys, micro-learning, gamification, tracking dashboards.
- Partnered with business heads to align learning outcomes with KPIs for partner activation, sales issuance, agent productivity.
Zone Training Manager
Cholamandalam MS General Insurance Co.
Mumbai
11.2013 - 11.2017
- Directed training and distribution enablement for the West Zone, managing multiple Bancassurance and NBFC partners (CBI, Dena Bank, Indusind Bank VFD, Chola Investment and Finance Co, Federal Bank, and multiple co-operative banks .
- Rolled out structured sales, process, and behavioral training programs to enhance channel productivity.
- Liaised with bank partners to improve relationship management and product penetration.
- Linked training interventions directly with revenue and target achievements, improving conversion metrics.
Cluster Training Manager
Tata AIA Life Insurance Co. Ltd
Vadodara
02.2007 - 11.2013
Branch Training Manager
Max New York Life Insurance Co
Vapi
12.2005 - 02.2007
Key Account Officer
Hindustan Unilever Network
Vadodara
04.2003 - 12.2005
Education
Masters in Commerce - Business Management
Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
Vadodara06-2002
Some College (No Degree) - Diploma in Insurance / Fellow - FIII
Insurance Institute of India
MumbaiSome College (No Degree) - NISM Series 5A Mutual Funds
National Institute of Securities Management
MumbaiSome College (No Degree) - Certified Manager As A Coach
Reliance Retail School of Coaching
MumbaiSome College (No Degree) - Certified Leadership Trainer Program
SHRM
Some College (No Degree) - Talent Management and Organizational L&D
SHRM
Some College (No Degree) - Succession Planning and Talent Pool
SHRM
Some College (No Degree) - Certified Master Trainer And Facilitator
Carlton Advanced Management Institute
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Competency and Capability frameworks
- People management
- Coaching and mentoring
- Employee development
- Organizational development
- Leadership development
- Content development
- Performance management
- Vendor relationship management
- Stakeholder management
- Business development
- Analytical thinking
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Legal and regulatory compliance
- Talent Development
- HiPO and succession planning
- Assessment and Development Center
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Native
Native
Gujarati
Proficient (C2)
C2
Bengali
Advanced (C1)
C1
Marathi
Advanced (C1)
C1
Accomplishments
“40 Influential Figures in Indian Learning and Development” by Indian Startup Times (June 2024)
Timeline
Capability Development Consultant - Freelance
AssetPlus Mutual Fund Distribution
09.2025 - Current
Director-Learning and Development
Turtlemint Fintech Solutions Ltd
03.2024 - 08.2025
AVP Learning and Development
Reliance Retail (Jio Mart Digital and Product Business Group)
04.2022 - 03.2024
AVP Learning and Development
Turtlemint Fintech Solutions Ltd
12.2017 - 04.2022
Zone Training Manager
Cholamandalam MS General Insurance Co.
11.2013 - 11.2017
Cluster Training Manager
Tata AIA Life Insurance Co. Ltd
02.2007 - 11.2013
Branch Training Manager
Max New York Life Insurance Co
12.2005 - 02.2007
Key Account Officer
Hindustan Unilever Network
04.2003 - 12.2005
Masters in Commerce - Business Management
Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
Some College (No Degree) - Diploma in Insurance / Fellow - FIII
Insurance Institute of India
Some College (No Degree) - NISM Series 5A Mutual Funds
National Institute of Securities Management
Some College (No Degree) - Certified Manager As A Coach
Reliance Retail School of Coaching
Some College (No Degree) - Certified Leadership Trainer Program
SHRM
Some College (No Degree) - Talent Management and Organizational L&D
SHRM
Some College (No Degree) - Succession Planning and Talent Pool
SHRM
Some College (No Degree) - Certified Master Trainer And Facilitator
Carlton Advanced Management Institute