Ajay Gidwani — Operations Associate
As the Senior Manager – Learning & Development (People & Culture) at Leap Scholar, India’s leading overseas education platform, I bring over 20 years of experience in education, sales management, and talent development to drive performance and empower teams to thrive. A certified trainer from IIT Roorkee, I’ve also completed advanced programs in Strategic Management, Talent Management, Strategic HRM, Digital Marketing, and Business Strategy from globally recognized institutions like IIM Bangalore, Wharton Online, and Coursera. My key strengths lie in: * Designing and delivering impactful learning programs aligned with organizational goals * Driving Talent Development and Performance Improvement across functions * Enhancing Sales Capabilities, Business Acumen, and Customer Satisfaction * Contributing to Product and People Management, Business Development, and Market Expansion initiatives Beyond corporate learning, I’m passionate about nurturing Intrapreneurial mindsets, Mentoring startups and Entrepreneurs, and consulting in Strategy, Branding, and PR. I thrive on building future-ready teams and aligning people strategies with business vision. Let’s connect if you’re passionate about People Development, Innovation in Learning, or Collaborative Growth.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Learning and Development expert in the Education sector.
Location: Delhi, India
Experience: 18 yrs 3 mos
Skills
- Talent Development
- Sales Management
- Educational Leadership
- Customer Experience
Career Highlights
- 20+ years in education and talent development.
- Certified trainer from IIT Roorkee.
- Expert in aligning learning strategies with business goals.
Work Experience
Leap
Senior Manager (L&D, Talent Development) (2 yrs 3 mos)
Manya the princeton review
AGM (Learning & Development) (1 yr)
upGrad Abroad
Sales Training Manager (Educational Leadership) (1 yr 4 mos)
Krishna Consultants-KC Overseas Education
Centre Manager (Branch Head) (1 yr 6 mos)
Apex Hospital
Management Consultant (Hospital Management & Administration) (2 yrs 2 mos)
Arobic Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
Management Consultant (Talent Management & Branding) (7 yrs 4 mos)
Dr, Ambekdar Institute of Mangement Studies and Research, Nagpur.
Astt. Professor (Management-Faculty) (9 yrs 6 mos)
Nagpur
Sanofi Aventis (2 yrs 7 mos)
Education
Certificate in Strategic Management (Module 1) at Indian Institute of Management Bangalore
Basics of Digital Marketing at NPTEL - SWAYAM
Marketing Research & Analysis at NPTEL - SWAYAM
Bachelor in Journalism at Nagpur University
Master’s Degree at Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur
Case Development Workshop at Institute of Management Technology, Nagpur
DIPLOMA IN RETAIL MANAGEMENT at Bhavans College
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) at Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur
Bachelor’s Degree at Nagpur University
SSC at M.G.C.S. High School, Jaripatka, Nagpur
Business Strategy : Competitive Advantage at Wharton Online
Training of Trainers at Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee