Lara Gibbs

Lara Gibbs has more than two decades of global experience in the field of talent management and leadership development and is a passionate professional dedicated to transforming organizations and individuals through the power of learning and growth.

During the course of her career, Lara has amassed a wealth of experience working closely with an array of Fortune 500 companies both in North America and in the Middle East and North Africa region, spanning diverse industries including financial services, oil & gas, pharmaceuticals, telecommunications, and aviation, among others.

Lara's commitment to empowering others and unwavering passion for learning, guided her towards leading enterprise-wide learning and development (L&D) strategies at the helm of high-performing teams within L&D divisions for several renowned blue-chip organizations and esteemed institutions resulting in increased employee engagement and bottom line growth.

The pursuit of knowledge and the development of leadership capabilities in others continue to be her driving force in transforming potential into excellence.

Main fields of activity

• Leadership development and assessment
• Succession planning
• Talent mobility
• Digital learning platforms implementation and integration
• Learning and curriculum design
• Performance management
• Coaching

Training, accreditations and professional activities

• Chartered Fellow, Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CFIPD)
• International Coaching Federation( ICF) certified
• Human Resources Management Diploma (CIPD) UK
• Situational Leadership (SLII) certified, Ken Blanchard
• Bachelor of Arts in communication studies, Concordia University, Montreal, Canada
• Graduate studies in instructional technology, Concordia University, Montreal, Canada
• Completed course requirement towards Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL) certification