Ryan Peden

Enterprise Learning & Development leader accountable for the design, launch, and governance of a professional training academy, delivering internal and external learning solutions aligned to organisational strategy, workforce capability needs, and quality standards.
• Designed and established an enterprise learning academy delivering structured professional training and development pathways
• Built scalable learning architecture supporting leadership development, professional capability, and workforce readiness
• Expanded learning provision beyond internal delivery to support regional and international professional development initiatives
• Established governance, quality assurance, and accreditation-aligned processes enabling recognised learning pathways
• Implemented and governed LMS and digital learning platforms supporting academy operations and enterprise learning delivery
• Partnered with external organisations and professional bodies to co-design and localise learning programmes

Led internal Learning & Development and talent capability initiatives, with responsibility for leadership development and workforce capability frameworks supporting organisational performance and sustainability.
• Integrated learning and development with performance management and talent processes
• Designed and delivered leadership and management development programmes across multiple organisational levels
• Partnered with senior leaders to align development priorities to organisational strategy
• Led localisation and leadership development initiatives aligned to long-term workforce sustainability
• Implemented learning technologies supporting scalable internal L&D delivery

Foundational member of the corporate Learning & Development function in a large pre-operational organisation, contributing to enterprise workforce readiness, and organisational integration at scale.
• Designed and delivered enterprise onboarding and orientation programmes for approximately 1, 000 employees, achieving sustained satisfaction ratings above 90% at immediate and six-month evaluation points
• Developed leadership and behavioural capability programmes to support technical and professional experts transitioning into people and leadership roles
• Designed and implemented eLearning catalogues supporting organisation-wide Learning Management System rollout
• Facilitated team development and change initiatives during organisational design, departmental restructuring, and cross-functional integration

Independent Learning & Organisational Development consultant supporting organisations across the Middle East with capability frameworks, leadership development, culture change, and performance enablement initiatives.
• Localised international competency frameworks for cross-industry workforce capability initiatives, including competency assessment, skills gap analysis, and development pathway design
• Supported organisational identity and culture implementation for a multinational organisation, designing leadership tools to translate strategic intent into day-to-day management and employee behaviours across regions
• Designed employability and workforce readiness programmes supporting early-career talent transition into organisational environments
• Contributed to the design of digital assessment tools measuring team performance, engagement, and cultural effectiveness
• Advised academic and professional training institutions on market entry and capability development strategies within the Middle East

Founder and CEO of an international Learning & Development and workforce capability consulting firm, operating across Europe and the Middle East, delivering enterprise capability and organisational effectiveness solutions.
• Scaled the organisation from a three-person, single-country operation to a 40+ staff international firm delivering learning and capability solutions across multiple regions
• Secured and delivered enterprise learning and development engagements for Big 4 professional services firms, financial institutions, airlines, energy companies, government entities, and multinational organisations
• Provided executive coaching and advisory support to senior leaders and leadership teams within client organisations
• Designed and delivered workforce capability initiatives supporting nationalisation and local talent development strategies in Middle Eastern organisations
• Developed and launched large-scale professional and academic capability initiatives supporting employability, professional certification, and skills development for diverse populations

Short-term project assignment supporting a local government authority following international relocation, focused on stakeholder engagement, district rebranding, and community event positioning within a diverse urban environment.
• Engaged with local government leaders, cultural organisations, and business stakeholders to improve accessibility and appeal of district events for international and local audiences
• Developed recommendations to strengthen positioning and promotion of cultural events across multiple formats, including arts, literature, and music
• Recommendations adopted by the district contributed to increased footfall and engagement in key precincts during and beyond event periods

Regional Director role with accountability for organisational performance, leadership development, and talent strategy across 18 countries spanning Asia Pacific, the Middle East, and the Pacific. Member of the global Talent Management Taskforce, contributing to organisation-wide leadership, competency, and succession frameworks across a 100+ country network.
• Led turnaround of an underperforming region, achieving sustained annual growth of approximately 20% and significant year-on-year performance improvement by end of tenure
• Contributed to the design and global implementation of a competency-based talent management framework, driving adoption across the Asia Pacific region
• Established a regional operating hub in Kuala Lumpur to strengthen leadership support, governance, and regional capability
• Oversaw leadership development, governance, and performance management across national executive teams in 18 countries
• Directed large-scale regional and global leadership conferences and development forums for cohorts ranging from 50 to 700 participants

Chief executive role with responsibility for national strategy, operations, partnerships, financial sustainability, and leadership development for a nationwide organisation operating across multiple cities.
• Led national operations across five cities, overseeing the national office and local executive teams
• Managed strategic partnerships with corporate, government, and not-for-profit stakeholders
• Directed national leadership development conferences and capability-building initiatives
• Improved organisational performance and financial sustainability to support long-term operations

Progressive leadership roles focused on talent development, executive board leadership, stakeholder engagement, and national partnership management within an international graduate mobility organisation.
• Led local executive boards and people development portfolios, supporting leadership capability and organisational performance
• Managed national corporate partnerships and graduate placement programmes aligned to workforce skill needs
• Built early experience in leadership development, stakeholder engagement, and organisational governance