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Hello! I’m Catakam Kumar, a results-driven Learning & Development leader with a global footprint spanning APAC, EMEA, and North America. I specialize in building scalable learning ecosystems, strategic partnerships, and technology-enabled solutions that boost workforce performance. Over the years, I’ve partnered with Fortune firms to drive digital transformation in education and enterprise solutions, aligning learning strategies with business goals.
I enjoy connecting with clients, partners, and cross-functional teams to design impactful programs, grow ecosystems, and explore emerging learning technologies. When I’m not crafting growth strategies, I’m mentoring peers, researching industry trends, and helping organizations unlock their potential through thoughtful, people-centric learning.
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Work Experience
Learning Consultant (MetLife - ASIA REGION) at GP Strategies Corporation
November 1, 2025 - November 1, 2025Provided learning strategy and development consulting for MetLife across the Asia region, enabling talent transformation and technology-enabled learning solutions.
SVP - Business Development & Strategic Partnerships at EI Design
March 1, 2022 - March 1, 2022Led global business development and strategic partnerships for a learning experience design company serving Fortune 500 clients in digital transformation.
VP - Business Development [Global – L&D Operations & Strategic Partnerships] at Maven Silicon
March 1, 2021 - March 1, 2021Drove global BD and L&D operations partnerships; engaged with corporate, academia and engineers across the semiconductor training domain.
Director & VP - Business Development (APAC & EMEA) at GP Strategies Corporation
May 1, 2020 - May 1, 2020Led APAC & EMEA BD in a global performance improvement company delivering training, eLearning solutions and engineering services.
VP - Strategic Learning Partnerships at Emantras Interactive Technologies
March 1, 2017 - March 1, 2017Directed strategic learning partnerships, overseeing digital education and mobile learning initiatives.
Director - Marketing at Emantras Interactive Technologies
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023Led global marketing initiatives for learning solutions and digital education campaigns.
VP - Global Business Development at Emantras Interactive Technologies
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2008Led global business development for learning solutions; built alliances and expanded market reach.
Business Development Manager (Learning Solutions) - INDIA at Emantras Interactive Technologies
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005Managed BD for learning solutions in India; established client relationships and partnerships.
Operations Manager at World Fashions
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2002Managed a garment manufacturing facility of 600 workers; oversaw sourcing, production, quality, export/import, shipping, banking.
Merchandise Manager: Global Accounts at PAS Exports
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1997Global accounts management for ski wear jackets & garments for North America & Europe.
Merchandise Manager: Business Development & Manufacturing at Time Dart
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 1998Buying house BD & manufacturing for jacket products; accounts included London Fog, Pacific Trail brands.
Merchandise Manager: Global Accounts at PAS Exports
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1997Global accounts management for ski wear jackets & garments for North America & Europe.
Merchandiser: Global Accounts at Medident India
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1995Merchandiser for global accounts in Chennai.
Merchandise Coordinator: Kmart, SEARS at World Fashions
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1994Merchandise coordination for Kmart and Sears in ski wear jackets & garments.
Learning @ various manufacturing & buying agencies at Various manufacturing & buying agencies
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1993Learning experiences across multiple manufacturing and buying agencies.
Freelance & Documentation Learning at Freelance & Documentation Learning
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1996Freelance work and documentation learning related engagements.
Education
Bachelor’s in Law (B.L., incomplete) at Madras Law College
January 1, 1988 - January 1, 1991Certificate Program in Art & Visual Communications at The Loyola College – CHITRASAAL
January 1, 1986 - January 1, 1986BA Economics at The New College
January 1, 1984 - January 1, 1987Qualifications
Industry Experience
Education, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment
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