Gautam Goenka
Global Learning Leader - Leadership Development
Dubai
Summary
Strategic global learning & development leader with 15+ years of experience driving enterprise-wide leadership growth, cultural transformation, and talent capability across diverse industries. Proven track record in designing impactful leadership academies, coaching senior leaders, and delivering scalable programs that align learning with business strategy.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Global Learning Leader - Leadership Development
GE HealthCare
09.2021 - Current
- Led the global execution of GE HealthCare’s leadership development strategy, impacting over 50,000 employees across six international regions and driving enterprise alignment with strategic transformation goals.
- Founded and scaled EmergeU, a global leadership academy designed to develop emerging, mid-level, and senior leaders; directly enhanced internal bench strength and accelerated promotion-readiness across all business units.
- Architected a four-tier leadership curriculum—Aspire, Empower, Elevate, Transform—in collaboration with senior HR and business leaders, earning an average NPS of 9.3 from participants and setting a new global benchmark.
- Developed bespoke learning interventions that embedded key cultural pillars—Growth Mindset, Servant Leadership, Lean Thinking, and Ownership—into everyday leadership practice across six regions.
- Headed the global faculty development initiative, building an in-house facilitator pool and delivering up to 30% cost savings per cohort, while maintaining consistent delivery quality across diverse geographies.
- Designed and implemented GE HealthCare’s leadership assessment strategy, partnering with best-in-class external vendors to roll out individual and team-level diagnostics that informed targeted development plans.
- Coached and advised senior leadership teams, enabling role transitions, strategic alignment, and culture shaping at the director and VP levels.
Regional Learning Manager - GE Crotonville South Asia, Middle East, Africa & Turkey
GE
03.2015 - 08.2021
- Drove the regional leadership development strategy across 22,000+ employees in SAMEAT, aligning Crotonville’s global learning vision with local market needs across multiple business units.
- Designed and executed award-winning leadership programs, including GROW, GROW+, and the Front Line Managers Program, focused on accelerating high-potential talent pipelines.
- Partnered with the UAE Prime Minister’s Office to co-develop the UAE Global Leaders Program, delivering cross-sectoral impact and elevating national leadership capabilities.
- Scaled GE’s digital learning platform (BrilliantYOU) across SAMEAT, increasing adoption by over 40% in two years and establishing virtual learning as a sustainable growth channel.
- Personally delivered over 100 days of live and virtual facilitation annually, covering leadership, coaching, people management, and cultural transformation.
- Spearheaded a global virtual learning pivot during COVID-19, enabling over 20,000 employees to access 100+ leadership courses within 10 months.
- Led cross-functional collaborations across talent, HR, and business teams to ensure leadership experiences were contextually relevant, inclusive, and business-aligned.
HR Leader - Gulf (Temporary Dual Role)
GE Renewable Energy
01.2020 - 08.2020
- Stepped in as acting HR leader for 500+ employees across the UAE and Gulf, overseeing the full HR portfolio during a critical business transition.
- Led the benefits harmonization strategy post-Alstom integration, earning internal recognition for navigating complex legacy structures while driving consistency and fairness.
- Delivered over $1M in cost savings through proactive workforce planning and realignment in response to shifting market conditions.
Global Learning Leader - Talent Recruitment
GE
04.2013 - 03.2015
- Led global learning strategy for 600+ recruitment professionals across all GE businesses, enhancing capability and consistency in talent acquisition practices.
- Designed and launched the GE Recruitment Competency Model, partnering with senior HR and talent leaders to align recruiter behaviors with business impact and workforce planning needs.
- Rolled out the Recruiter Excellence training program in 20+ countries, improving recruiter effectiveness, business partnering, and service delivery across diverse regional contexts.
Recruitment Leader - MENAT
GE Healthcare
02.2011 - 03.2013
Recruitment Leader - Middle East & Asia Pacific
Baker Hughes
01.2010 - 09.2010
University Relations & Recruitment Marketing - Middle East & Kazakhstan
Shell
10.2007 - 12.2009
Recruitment Marketing Specialist - Europe & Africa
Shell
05.2006 - 10.2007
Education
Program For Leadership Development
Harvard Business School
Boston, USA02-2026
MBA - undefined
Indiana University
Bloomington, Indiana 01.2008 - 01.2010
Masters - International Management
Thunderbird School of Global Management
Glendale, Arizona 01.2008 - 01.2010
BBA - Marketing
The American University in Dubai
01.2002 - 01.2006
Skills
- Leadership Development Strategy
- Global Program Management
- Organizational Culture Transformation
- Executive Coaching & Facilitation
- Curriculum & Program Design
- Talent Assessment & Succession Planning
- Change Management & Agility
- Enterprise Learning Solutions
- Stakeholder & Partner Engagement
- Cross-Cultural Team Leadership
- Instructional Design
Accomplishments
- Leadership Advisory Board Member – GEMS Modern Academy: Advising on long-term leadership strategy and talent development for the next generation of changemakers.
- Former Adjunct Professor – SP Jain: Taught MBA-level leadership and strategy through case-based learning.
- Founder & Artistic Director – H72 Productions: Built the UAE’s largest community theatre platform, leading cross-cultural teams and producing 60+ plays across 30+ nationalities.
Timeline
Global Learning Leader - Leadership Development
GE HealthCare
09.2021 - Current
HR Leader - Gulf (Temporary Dual Role)
GE Renewable Energy
01.2020 - 08.2020
Regional Learning Manager - GE Crotonville South Asia, Middle East, Africa & Turkey
GE
03.2015 - 08.2021
Global Learning Leader - Talent Recruitment
GE
04.2013 - 03.2015
Recruitment Leader - MENAT
GE Healthcare
02.2011 - 03.2013
Recruitment Leader - Middle East & Asia Pacific
Baker Hughes
01.2010 - 09.2010
MBA - undefined
Indiana University
01.2008 - 01.2010
Masters - International Management
Thunderbird School of Global Management
01.2008 - 01.2010
University Relations & Recruitment Marketing - Middle East & Kazakhstan
Shell
10.2007 - 12.2009
Recruitment Marketing Specialist - Europe & Africa
Shell
05.2006 - 10.2007
BBA - Marketing
The American University in Dubai
01.2002 - 01.2006
Program For Leadership Development
Harvard Business School
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