Pardeep Kumar

I am a Learning & Development professional with 20+ years of expertise in driving organizational readiness and business outcomes. I have a track record of designing and evaluating over 150 training programs for 3,500+ professionals, resulting in quantifiable improvements in employee engagement, efficiency, and readiness. My strategic approach involves collaborating with senior leadership to align development initiatives with core business goals, from succession planning to the implementation of modern competency frameworks. I excel at leveraging technology and innovative methodologies to build a high-performing and future-ready workforce

20+ years in Learning & Development (L&D) with a strong focus on capability building, succession planning, and global workforce readiness.

Macquarie Global Services (AVP, 2021–Present):

Designed and executed global L&D strategies, including leadership, risk, and hybrid work programs.

Implemented digital learning innovation through centralized repositories, MS Teams tools, and performance frameworks.

Rolled out enterprise-wide training across ANZ, EMEA, and US, improving engagement scores by 20% and reducing costs by ₹2M.

Introduced succession planning frameworks to strengthen leadership pipelines.

McKinsey & Company (2007–2021):

Managed training for 2,500+ consultants and built 50+ skill matrices to strengthen capability frameworks.

Developed digital and video-based learning assets, improving readiness and cutting manual efforts.

Partnered with HR to build internal SME pools, reducing reliance on external trainers.

Implemented process improvements, boosting efficiency by ~80% and satisfaction scores by 30%.

Secure Meters (2004–2007):

Designed and delivered product and consumer training for 1,500+ field professionals and DISCOM teams.

Developed specialized GIS training curriculum for MDI Gurugram.

Community Engagement: Curated and delivered corporate readiness, Excel, and team-building programs for NGOs (ASHA, Lotus Petal, Agrasar), impacting students and field professionals.

Education

PG Diploma in Training & Development (2022) – ISTD

M.Sc. in Ecology & Environment (2003) – Sikkim Manipal University

B.A. (Hons.) Geography (2001) – Delhi University

Certifications & Professional Training

Instructional Design – Certified

Proprietary Programs – Maynard & Leigh, McKinsey on Trust, Lead Self, Leading Teams, Giving & Receiving Feedback, Presenting with Impact, Personal Impact, Mentor & Mentee

GIS Certifications – IIT Roorkee (2005) & NRSA (2004)

Industry Certifications – Adobe, Microsoft, C-DAC