Gabriela Ene

People Strategy | Talent & Leadership Development | People Partner | Certified Coach

Cluj, Romania

About

People & Culture leader with 14+ years of experience partnering with leaders to shape people strategy, leadership development, and organizational transformation. Passionate about building healthy, high-performing organizations where people and business strategy grow together. Certified Coach supporting leaders and teams to unlock potential and navigate change.

Experience

  • Talent Development Lead at Betfair Romania Development
    Jun 2026 - Present · 1 mo

  • People Strategist at METRO.digital
    Feb 2023 - Oct 2025 · 2 yrs 9 mos

    • HR Business Partner for the Cluj location, supporting employees and leaders on people-related topics and key initiatives. • Led employee listening conversations and stay interviews with employees and managers, synthesizing insights and presenting improvement recommendations to senior leadership. • Partner with leaders and people managers as a trusted advisor and coach, supporting leadership development, performance, and team effectiveness across teams. • Part of the global team implementing the GROWTH Programme, a people development initiative integrating career development, performance management, and variable compensation. • Designed and implemented a strategic Learning & Development framework aligned with business priorities and future skill needs. • Facilitated global Radical Candor sessions (Kim Scott), helping leaders and teams strengthen feedback practices and open communication.

  • Endava (5 yrs 9 mos)
    • Group People Programmes Lead
      Jul 2021 - Jan 2023 · 1 yr 7 mos

      • Led global people initiatives focused on wellbeing, inclusion, mentoring, and leadership development across a global organization of 13,000+ employees. • Designed and launched the Mental Health Programme, including the selection and implementation of a global Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provider. • Partnered with senior leadership to ensure alignment and adoption of global people initiatives. • Coordinated cross-functional and regional teams to support consistent delivery of people programs. • Facilitated team and individual coaching using the Insights Discovery methodology.

    • People Development Business Partner
      May 2017 - Jun 2021 · 4 yrs 2 mos

      • Designed and implemented a multi-country Training Needs Assessment process, aligning learning solutions with evolving business needs. • Built and expanded the global training supplier ecosystem, improving quality and access to learning solutions across the organization. • Led supplier negotiations and strategic partnerships, delivering significant annual cost savings. • Led the design and launch of the Training Dashboard and Certification Management Tools, improving leadership visibility into learning and development metrics. • Developed and delivered annual learning plans aligned with organizational priorities and budget.

  • Bombardier Transportation (Cluj, Romania)
    • Learning and Development Advisor
      Jun 2013 - May 2017 · 4 yrs

      • Designed and delivered global Learning & Development and Talent Management programs supporting leadership and employee development. • Facilitated key internal programs, including Train the Trainer, Induction, and Leadership Development initiatives. • Contributed to the rollout of global leadership programs such as Making Great Leaders and the Global Graduates Programme. • Measured learning effectiveness through feedback, surveys, and reporting, driving continuous improvement of development initiatives.

    • Learning and Development Analyst
      Oct 2011 - Jun 2013 · 1 yr 9 mos

      • Supported the transition of Learning & Development processes for multiple legal entities into the HR Shared Services Organization. • Implemented standardized L&D processes and reporting frameworks to improve consistency and operational efficiency. • Delivered regular L&D reporting and insights to HR Business Partners and leadership teams to support decision-making.