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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

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Rob Lauber's 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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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.
How can I book Rob Lauber for my next event?
Email rob.lauber@getapeptalk.com or call us on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm availability and fees. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and a bit about your audience. As speaker agents, PepTalk can secure Rob Lauber for commercial and corporate events, conference keynotes, leadership talks, celebrity brand endorsements & partnerships, personal appearances, and motivational speaking engagements. We can assist with enquiries about Rob Lauber's speaking fees, availability, and booking process for private business functions, industry conferences, and team events. Please note, for media interviews, autographs, charity appearances, or personal matters, we recommend contacting Rob Lauber directly.
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