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Learning strategist & CLO of the Year

Rob Lauber

Transform workforce development with Rob Lauber, speaker and global learning strategist. Rob works with organizations to optimize talent development and learning transformation, delivering award-winning solutions recognized by CLO Magazine as Chief Learning Officer of the Year.

Trusted by McDonald’s, Yum! Brands, Cingular Wireless

Rob Lauber

Speaker Biography

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  • Chief Learning Officer at major global corporations
  • Founder of strategic workforce development consultancy
  • Recognized leader in performance and learning solutions
Rob Lauber is a globally recognized leader with 30+ years of experience driving world-class organizations' workforce development, learning transformation, and talent strategies. As Chief Learning Officer at McDonald’s, Yum! Brands, Cingular Wireless (now AT&T), Rob led initiatives that impacted millions, including the groundbreaking Archways to Opportunity program, one of the most comprehensive corporate education pathways worldwide, managing a $50M+ annual budget. Named Chief Learning Officer of the Year by CLO Magazine (2013) and consistently recognized for achieving business impact and innovation, Rob has also guided teams to Training Magazine’s Top 50 rankings across multiple years. His thought leadership extends to panel discussions, global webinars, and learning and talent trends articles. Rob has served on boards including the Association for Talent Development (Chair, 2010), Leadership Kentucky, and Kentuckiana Works. As the founder of XLO Global LLC, he now advises businesses on strategic workforce development and performance solutions globally.

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Why We Recommend Booking Rob

Unlock your team's potential with Rob Lauber, a globally recognized leader in workforce development. With over 30 years at McDonald's and Yum! Brands, his insights drive business value and innovation. Book now to transform your learning strategies and achieve impactful results.

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What topics does Rob Lauber specialise in?
Rob Lauber specialises in discussing workforce development, learning transformation, talent strategies and more.
What is Rob Lauber's speaking style like?
Rob delivers impactful insights with a strategic focus, driving workforce development and learning transformation. His sessions are recognised for fostering innovation and achieving significant business results globally.
Does Rob Lauber offer virtual speaking engagements?
Yes, Rob Lauber offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.
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