Bahareh Gelotte
Stockholm,Sweden
Summary
Strategic Learning & Development executive with 10+ years of experience translating business and talent priorities into enterprise capability strategies across complex, global, matrixed organizations. Leads a team of four L&D Partners and chairs the Learning Leadership Committee, integrating people leadership, cross-functional governance and stakeholder alignment. Expertise spans skills-based career development, capability and competency models, role-based AI capability building, learning portfolio governance, manager enablement, Workday Learning and data-informed investment decisions. Recognized for converting strategic priorities into scalable development approaches that connect skills, learning, career growth and application in the flow of work.
Overview
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years of professional experience
Work History
Global L&D Leader
Xylem AB
04.2020 - Current
- Set and governed global learning strategies and processes aligned with business priorities, partnering with HR Business Partners and business leaders to identify capability needs and translate them into scalable learning solutions.
- Lead the design and implementation of a skills-based development approach that connects role requirements, Success Profiles, skills gap insights, personalized learning, development planning, manager coaching and application in the flow of work through Workday.
- Shape enterprise competency and career development models that connect role responsibilities, behavioral competencies, technical skills and proficiency levels with Workday Skills Cloud, targeted learning and career exploration.
- Designed an enterprise-wide, role-based AI capability portfolio, combining foundational learning with differentiated journeys for business users, innovators, technical specialists and people leaders, reinforced through applied practice, communities and Workday Learning.
- Lead and develop a team of four L&D Partners and chair Xylem's Learning Leadership Committee, setting strategic direction, aligning priorities and strengthening governance across the learning function.
- Owned evolution of LMS and digital learning solutions, directing learning budgets and financial follow-up, using data and reporting to inform prioritisation and continuous improvement.
- Designed and operationalised structured, manager-led onboarding framework spanning preboarding through first 90 days, clarifying accountabilities, development milestones, stakeholder integration and learning expectations.
Digital Learning Consultant
Scania AB
12.2017 - 04.2020
- Implemented digital and blended learning solutions across a large, distributed workforce, enhancing accessibility and scalability for diverse learning needs.
- Designed and deployed integrated learning solutions in a complex global manufacturing environment, partnering with business and HR leaders to build leadership and technical capability at scale.
- Led needs analyses to identify capability gaps and aligned talent development programs with business priorities, supporting long-term leadership and business objectives.
- Applied learning data and performance metrics to evaluate effectiveness and identify development gaps, delivering evidence-based recommendations to senior stakeholders.
L&D Specialist
Axfood AB
02.2017 - 12.2017
- Introduced digital tools and standardised workflows, enhancing efficiency, quality, and scalability of learning design and delivery.
- Conducted organisational needs analyses and developed targeted learning programmes that aligned with business objectives and addressed employee development priorities.
L&D Specialist
ECDC - European Centre for Disease Prevention & Control
Stockholm
04.2016 - 02.2017
- Managed end-to-end learning operations in a multilingual, multicultural European institutional environment, including delivery coordination, participant support and program evaluation.
- Analyzed feedback and evaluation data to assess effectiveness and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
Linköping University
01-2013
MSc - Human Resource Management
Tehran University
01-2010
LANGUAGES
Swedish - Fluent | English - Fluent | Persian (Farsi) - Native
STRATEGIC CAPABILITIES
- Capability Strategy & Skills-Based Development
- Career Development & Competency Frameworks
- Workday Learning, Skills & Digital Ecosystems
- People Leadership & Functional Governance
- L&D Portfolio Governance & Investment Prioritization
- Enterprise AI Capability Building
- Data, Insights & Evidence-Based Decisions
- Change, Stakeholder & Matrix Leadership
Timeline
Global L&D Leader
Xylem AB
04.2020 - Current
Digital Learning Consultant
Scania AB
12.2017 - 04.2020
L&D Specialist
Axfood AB
02.2017 - 12.2017
L&D Specialist
ECDC - European Centre for Disease Prevention & Control
04.2016 - 02.2017
MBA - Business Administration
Linköping University
MSc - Human Resource Management
Tehran University