David Idowu

I’m a CIPD Level 7 qualified Learning and Organisational Development professional with 10+ years’ experience leading enterprise learning strategies across financial services and publishing. I build leadership capability, graduate programmes, organisational development, and HR technology for workforces of up to 3,000 employees—consistently delivering measurable business outcomes.

In my current Learning & Development Specialist role, I’ve established the L&D function as a strategic capability development partner, delivering 40+ learning programmes annually to 450 employees using blended learning. I designed and embedded the first enterprise-wide learning needs analysis as an annual process, and I’ve launched a leadership capability programme that supports succession with measurable impact on attrition.

I specialize in transforming learning operations and systems. I led the SenseHR implementation—managing data migration, ensuring GDPR compliance, and achieving 100% user adoption—then introduced a central governance framework and learning effectiveness reporting that reduced manual administration time by 50%.

Previously at GuarantyTrustBank, I led L&D for 3,000+ employees across 55 business divisions, reshaping strategy with digital and hybrid learning after COVID-19. I also led HR and L&D system transformations across Oracle, SAP, Workday, Oracle LMS, and TalentLMS, reduced manual administration by 60%, and modernized learning design with Articulate 360—while delivering high-performing programmes like Leda Graduate Management Academy (1,000+ trainees, 99% pass rate) and strengthening programme evaluation through structured, high-satisfaction feedback.