Chief Learning Officer

Company : Pidilite Industries Limited

Position Title : Chief Learning Officer (CLO)

Location : Mumbai

Reports To : CHRO

Team Size : 4–5 Members

Experience : 15–18 Years (including minimum 5 years leading L&D / OD functions)

Purpose of the Role

The Chief Learning Officer (CLO) will lead the Learning & Development (L&D) function across Pidilite Industries driving the strategic design implementation and evaluation of learning programs that enhance organizational capability and performance. The incumbent will ensure the learning agenda aligns with the company’s growth strategy fostering a strong learning culture across diverse business units.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Leadership

Formulate and execute the overall L&D strategy in alignment with Pidilite’s business goals and talent priorities.

Partner with senior leadership and the CHRO to embed learning as a core business enabler.

Build a learning culture that supports innovation collaboration and continuous improvement across divisions.

2. Stakeholder & Business Engagement

Collaborate with Business Heads and Functional Leaders to identify capability gaps and future skill needs.

Support business units in career pathing succession planning and high-potential (Hi-Pot) talent development.

Act as a trusted advisor to leadership on organizational capability building and workforce learning trends.

3. Learning Design & Delivery

Oversee the design development and delivery of high-impact learning programs across leadership levels.

Partner with internal teams and external experts to deliver cutting-edge blended learning experiences.

Integrate modern learning methodologies including digital learning experiential programs and coaching interventions.

Ensure all programs are contemporary market-relevant and aligned with Pidilite’s values and culture.

4. Capability & Talent Development

Lead initiatives supporting succession planning leadership pipeline development and managerial excellence .

Coach and mentor the L&D team to enhance program design delivery and impact evaluation capabilities.

Partner with Talent Management and HRBPs to integrate learning with talent and performance strategies.

5. Governance Budget & Effectiveness

Establish robust systems for L&D data management reporting and performance analytics.

Define metrics and success criteria to measure the impact and ROI of learning programs.

Prepare and manage the L&D budget efficiently optimizing resources and vendor partnerships.

Conduct periodic reviews to ensure alignment between L&D outcomes and organizational strategy.

6. Continuous Improvement & Innovation

Stay updated on global learning trends technologies and best practices to evolve Pidilite’s learning ecosystem.

Foster innovation by experimenting with new tools learning platforms and engagement models.

Continuously assess and enhance program effectiveness using data-driven insights and participant feedback.

Skills & Competencies

Strong strategic thinking and consulting capabilities.

Expertise in end-to-end L&D design — from needs analysis to impact assessment.

Proven project management planning and organizational skills.

Excellent interpersonal influencing and stakeholder management abilities.

Deep understanding of adult learning methodologies and learning technologies.

Strong communication and presentation skills.

Analytical mindset with ability to interpret quantitative and qualitative data.

Collaborative approach with ability to work across multi-division multi-product environments.

Personal Attributes

Self-motivated enthusiastic and results-oriented.

Flexible adaptable and comfortable with ambiguity.

High integrity and accountability with a solution-driven mindset.

Passion for continuous learning and professional excellence.

Positive energetic and “can-do” attitude with a focus on impact and delivery.

Education & Experience

Postgraduate degree in Human Resources Organizational Development or related field.

15–18 years of total experience including minimum 5 years in a leadership role within L&D / OD functions .

Experience in Manufacturing or FMCG sectors preferred.

Exposure to large Indian multinational organizations will be an added advantage.

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Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1