Apoorva Verma
L&D Strategy & Development
Gurgaon
Summary
A learning and people development strategist with a track record of building high-performance teams and scalable operating models. I specialize in designing structured systems, measurement frameworks, and cross-functional programs that improve execution, accelerate capability growth, and enable organizational scale. Known for combining analytical rigor with thoughtful people leadership, I drive clarity, efficiency, and momentum across complex initiatives—ensuring teams are aligned, accountable, and positioned to deliver meaningful impact.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Function Head - Leading L&D
Oxane Partners
10.2022 - Current
- Core Focus - People Leadership, Project Management, Operational Excellence, Communication & Stakeholder Alignment)
- Built the L&D function, operating model, and governance from scratch.
- Developed and coached team members to strengthen capabilities and performance.
- Partnered with leaders to clarify roles, expectations, and work allocation.
- Led end-to-end design and delivery of cross-unit learning programs.
- Managed timelines, milestones, and dependencies across stakeholders and functions.
- Scaled global rollouts by optimizing workflows and reducing completion time.
- Established KPI-linked measurement frameworks improving insight and accountability.
- Built data-driven L&D dashboards to track engagement, performance, and program impact.
- Standardized processes and toolkits to support scalable execution.
- Led internal campaigns that significantly increased learner participation.
- Converted complex topics into simple, high-impact learning formats.
- Led leadership connects to identify initiatives for progress, risks, and insights.
ID Manager - Content
CARS24
08.2021 - 10.2022
- Delivered L&D programs for four major business units, improving capability and operational readiness.
- Conducted needs analyses and built complete learning journeys driving measurable performance uplift.
- Produced high-impact digital learning formats with media teams to strengthen engagement.
- Used the Kirkpatrick model to measure training effectiveness and optimize interventions.
- Designed end-to-end learning solutions for Indonesia and Australia, strengthening role clarity.
- Identified business gaps with leaders and aligned training to priority outcomes.
- Leveraged feedback and data insights to close skill gaps and enhance program effectiveness.
- Led a five-member team and executed launch plans to maximize adoption across regions.
Senior ID - Content Strategist
Topline Consulting
06.2020 - 08.2021
- Reshaping a language learning app's learning methodology
- Working with SMEs to determine what is to be learned.
- Ensuring content matches established objectives.
- Reshaping content for changing needs.
- Structuring content and activities for optimizing learning.
- Creating and testing multimedia.
- Developing entire courses, curriculum, tests and assessments.
- Creating student guides and training manuals.
- Conducting any research required.
MC Analyst - Instructional Designer
Accenture
05.2018 - 05.2020
- Analyze instructional design project requirements and work with the project manager around scope and solution.
- Support instructional design needs across external clients and internal teams.
- Design and develop learning deliverables in line with project scope, using common tools and templates.
- Develop training materials associated with the project, such as instructor guides, participant guides, hands-on activities, handouts, diagrams and pictures, job aids, and self-study materials.
Education
PGDM - Advertising & Communications
Indian Institute of Mass Communication
New Delhi04.2018
BA - Mass Communication
Banasthali University
Jaipur05.2017
Skills
- People Leadership & Coaching
- Program & Project Management
- Talent Development & Performance Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Process & Workflow Optimization
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Change & Scale Management
INTERNSHIPS
- Thrillophilia Tours, Content Executive | March 2015 - May 2017
- Ideation of Campaigns and follow up on the ongoing social media campaigns.
- Cbetter Consultancy, Digital Marketing and Content Writing | Dec 2016 - March 2017
- Campaign management for local clients.
- NDTV Pvt. Ltd., Digital Media | May 2016 - Jun 2016
- Content establishment for a new venture, Smartcooky.
- DNA Newspaper, Correspondant | June 2015 - July 2015
- 15 bylines published related to local news/events.
- Pai Solutions, Content writer | May 2016 - June 2016
- Content creation for their venture - whatsthevenue.com
Timeline
Function Head - Leading L&D
Oxane Partners
10.2022 - Current
ID Manager - Content
CARS24
08.2021 - 10.2022
Senior ID - Content Strategist
Topline Consulting
06.2020 - 08.2021
MC Analyst - Instructional Designer
Accenture
05.2018 - 05.2020
BA - Mass Communication
Banasthali University
PGDM - Advertising & Communications
Indian Institute of Mass Communication