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Glyn Emery

Glyn Emery

Amsterdam

Summary

Dynamic and strategic L&D professional with 10+ years’ experience designing, delivering, and leading impactful learning programs across customer-centric and luxury brand environments. CIPD Level 5 qualified, with proven expertise in instructional design, leadership development, digital adoption, and stakeholder engagement. Known for driving measurable improvements in employee performance, retention, and service quality. A collaborative leader who thrives in fast-paced, global settings and brings energy, innovation, and data-driven thinking to every learning initiative.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

European CRC Learning and Development Lead

Richemont Group
Amsterdam
04.2022 - Current

Progressively promoted from L&D Specialist to Interim Manager, leading learning and development strategy for Richemont’s European Client Relations Centre (CRC) supporting 9 luxury Maisons. Successfully elevated ambassador onboarding, leadership capability, and continuous learning initiatives, combining digital innovation with strategic planning to drive performance and engagement.


• Led the creation and implementation of a pan-European training strategy, aligning learning initiatives with business goals and Maison standards to optimize ambassador performance and customer experience.
• Designed and delivered a comprehensive leadership development program for CRC management, combining coaching, training, and follow-up support to enhance capability and drive operational excellence.
• Owned and managed the L&D budget, ensuring strategic allocation of resources to maximize ROI and support sustainable talent development.
• Directed a cross-functional L&D team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment through clear direction, feedback, and performance management.
• Spearheaded the onboarding journey for 90+ ambassadors, resulting in an 82% increase in retention and a 99% satisfaction rate through a blended learning model (60% in-person, 40% digital).
• Developed and delivered engaging digital learning content, including simulations, videos, and interactive eLearning via Articulate 360 and LMS platforms, enhancing learner engagement and knowledge retention.
• Launched advanced post-onboarding and quarterly learning programs, improving ambassador skill progression and driving a 32% increase in quality scores within three months.
• Led the successful implementation of the Ambition L&D platform, overseeing testing, stakeholder engagement, and change management to ensure seamless adoption across the CRC.
• Partnered with Maison stakeholders and senior leaders to identify training needs, analyze performance data, and tailor development journeys based on strategic priorities.
• Continuously improved L&D processes, standardizing onboarding practices, updating learning materials, and embedding data-informed insights to drive learning effectiveness and business impact.

Brand Ambassador

Richemont Group (NL)
10.2020 - 04.2022

Digital Adoption Learning and Development Specialist

British Gas, Centrica PLC
05.2018 - 10.2020

Learning Associate

British Gas, Centrica PLC
05.2016 - 04.2018

Leave Process Analyst

British Gas, Centrica PLC
07.2012 - 04.2016

Business Movers Advisor

British Gas, Centrica PLC
01.2012 - 07.2012

Heating Upgrades Advisor

British Gas, Centrica PLC
01.2011 - 01.2012

Fulfilment Team Agent

British Gas, Centrica PLC
03.2010 - 01.2011

Customer Service Advisor

British Gas, Centrica PLC
05.2006 - 03.2010

Education

Associate Diploma - Organizational Learning & Development

Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)
01.2024

Certified Professional Manager

COPC
01.2023

certified watch specialist

FHH - Foundation Haute Horlogerie
01.2025

certified watch advisor

FHH - Foundation Haute Horlogerie
01.2023

NVQ Level 2 - Customer Services

British Gas Centrica PLC
01.2008

Skills

  • Learning strategy & program design
  • Leadership development & coaching
  • Instructional design (Articulate 360, Storyline)
  • Hybrid & E learning facilitation
  • LMS management & implementation
  • Stakeholder & change management
  • Onboarding & employee engagement
  • Data analysis & ROI measurements
  • Performance consulting
  • Digital adoption and transformation

Languages

Dutch
Intermediate (B1)

Timeline

European CRC Learning and Development Lead

Richemont Group
04.2022 - Current

Brand Ambassador

Richemont Group (NL)
10.2020 - 04.2022

Digital Adoption Learning and Development Specialist

British Gas, Centrica PLC
05.2018 - 10.2020

Learning Associate

British Gas, Centrica PLC
05.2016 - 04.2018

Leave Process Analyst

British Gas, Centrica PLC
07.2012 - 04.2016

Business Movers Advisor

British Gas, Centrica PLC
01.2012 - 07.2012

Heating Upgrades Advisor

British Gas, Centrica PLC
01.2011 - 01.2012

Fulfilment Team Agent

British Gas, Centrica PLC
03.2010 - 01.2011

Customer Service Advisor

British Gas, Centrica PLC
05.2006 - 03.2010

Associate Diploma - Organizational Learning & Development

Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)

Certified Professional Manager

COPC

certified watch specialist

FHH - Foundation Haute Horlogerie

certified watch advisor

FHH - Foundation Haute Horlogerie

NVQ Level 2 - Customer Services

British Gas Centrica PLC
Glyn Emery