Adrian Stäubli

Global HR & Learning Executive | Aspiring ICF ACC Coaching Credential | 1.1M+ Annual Learning Hours | Learning Strategy & Leadership Development | Building Workforce Capability at Scale

Zürich Metropolitan Area

About

Global HR & Learning Executive with 14 years of experience shaping workforce capability at scale across financial services and technology. I focus on practical, scalable solutions that help people grow, leaders succeed, and the organization prepare for the future. I partner with senior leaders to align skills, careers, and business strategy. My track record includes embedding a global skills framework for 50'000+ employees, sustaining 100% adoption of a learning platform that enables 1.1M+ annual learning hours, consolidating 136 leadership programs into four global ones, and launching a career platform with 30% uptake in its first nine months. These initiatives have made learning more accessible, career development more transparent, and leadership development more impactful across the organization. I am recognized for building high-performing global teams and creating environments of trust, psychological safety, and collaboration. My colleagues know me as positive, resilient, and supportive, with a sense of humor that makes working together enjoyable. My role is to make skill-building simple and accessible, so every employee can succeed today and be ready for tomorrow. Skills: Learning Strategy | Leadership Development | Talent Management | Skills Frameworks | Workforce Capability | Change Management | Organizational Development

Experience

  • Career transition at Career Break
    Nov 2025 - Present · 8 mos

    ▪ Consulting for international organizations on skills-based capability and career architecture ▪ Deepening expertise in practical AI applications to modernize L&D and talent processes ▪ Completing ICF ACC accreditation to enhance executive support and leadership development strategies ▪ Attending HR events to stay connected with what’s changing in the field ▪ Publishing monthly newsletter "L&D Unfiltered" on LinkedIn

  • Zurich Insurance (10 yrs 5 mos)
    • Group Head of Skills Development Solutions
      Jan 2024 - Oct 2025 · 1 yr 10 mos

      Key Projects & Achievements: ▪ Driving global adoption of the new career platform MyJourney (30% uptake in 9 months) ▪ Embedding globally aligned skills framework and skills library (550+ skills) Ongoing Global Responsibilities: ▪ Sustaining 100% adoption of Zurich’s global learning platform MyDevelopment since 2020 ▪ Enabling 1.1M+ annual learning hours for 50,000+ colleagues worldwide ▪ Reaching 88% workforce engagement in external learning content ▪ Leading the “Let’s Grow Together” Community of Practice (200+ members) ▪ Embedding employee feedback loops to continuously improve learning and career solutions ▪ Managing a global team of 3 and guiding 3 matrix reports in Cracow

    • Group Head of Talent Development
      Sep 2016 - Jan 2024 · 7 yrs 5 mos

      Key Projects & Achievements: ▪ Delivered "Complete Leadership at Zurich" Program to 1000+ leaders, aligning with Group Strategy ▪ Orchestrated “Manager Excellence” initiative, scaling local best practices globally Ongoing Global Responsibilities: see above

    • Global Head of People Development & HR Business Partner for Group HR
      Jun 2015 - Aug 2016 · 1 yr 3 mos

      Key Projects & Achievements: ▪ Consolidated leadership training from 136 to 4 global programs, increasing efficiency & consistency ▪ Implemented an upward feedback program with 33'000+ annual responses for 6000+ managers Ongoing Global Responsibilities: see above

  • IBM Switzerland (Full-time · 19 yrs 4 mos)
    • Manager Talent Management & Skills Development Center Switzerland
      Aug 2013 - May 2015 · 1 yr 10 mos

      ▪ Running assessment centers for 150+ manager candidates across Austria and Switzerland ▪ Directing career development services for 400+ employees annually, including counseling and upskilling ▪ Launching a top-talent program with a targeted leadership curriculum ▪ Managing a team of 3 consultants to deliver consistent, high-quality talent management services

    • Leader Talent Management Switzerland & Austria
      Jul 2012 - Aug 2013 · 1 yr 2 mos

      ▪ Designing and rolling out “STEP,” an integrated talent program enhancing development of talents ▪ Facilitating workshops and assessments for managers and top talents

    • Strategic Assistant to Country General Manager
      Jun 2011 - Jun 2012 · 1 yr 1 mo

      ▪ Leadership of the internal transformation program ▪ Concept, planning and overall responsibility for the National Leadership Meeting ▪ Definition of the new “go to market” model in cooperation with finance and operations ▪ Preparation of executive reviews and client briefings ▪ Support the writing of internal and external speeches

  • Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts (Glattbrugg, Switzerland)
    • Mövenpick Hotel Zürich-Airport, Teamcoach Front Office
      Sep 1995 - Jan 1996 · 5 mos

      ▪ Leading shift teams (6 staff) in daily operations of 335-room hotel (check-in, check-out, switchboard)

    • Mövenpick Hotel Zürich-Airport, Commercial Apprentice
      Aug 1992 - Aug 1995 · 3 yrs 1 mo

      During the three years of this apprenticeship, I spent in each of the following departments 6 months: ▪ Accounts Receivable Rooms Division ▪ Procurement ▪ Conference & Events Office ▪ Office of the General Manager ▪ Food & Beverage Office ▪ Front Office (check-in, check-out, telephone switchboard)