Keith Keating is a leading workforce futurist, who is on a mission to help prepare today’s workforce for tomorrow. With a decorated career in learning and development to his name, which spans over two decades, Keith is passionate about empowering people to take control of their future through life-long learning. Currently the Senior Vice President and Chief Learning Officer of Archwell, Keith is also booked as a speaker for a variety of corporate events, having spoken for the likes of HSBC, Dell and Yale University. When looking for a speaker on the future of work, high-impact learning and preparing for the future, book Keith Keating today.
Back in 2001, Keith began his decorated career working as a Senior Trainer and Analyst for McKinsey & Company. Here, Keith fostered his expertise in learning and development, creating a series of training materials and courses across the company. In 2004, Keith became the Manager of Training & Development for Hearst Magazines, before becoming the Senior Learning Project Manager and Change Management Consultant for Schlesinger Group. In 2010, Keith returned to education himself, qualifying with an MBA in Business and Leadership from the City University of New York in 2012. Keith also worked as a Senior Change Management Consultant for Exelon during his studies, before becoming an Asia-Pacific Regional Learning Director for GP Strategies Corporation.
In 2017, Keith gained a Certificate for the Innovation of Product & Services from the MIT Sloan School of Management, later returning to education again to achieve a Master of Education from the University of Pennsylvania in 2021 and a Doctor of Education from the Graduate School of Education at the University of Pennsylvania in 2022. Amongst his studies, Keith also worked as the Senior Director and Global Learning Strategist for GP Strategies Corporation and Head of the Global Learning Network for General Motors. He has also been a Future Workplace Fellow and Host of the Ahead of Tomorrow podcast. Using his platform, Keith advocates for the importance of recognising talent as the most important asset of any organisation.
With over two decades of experience in learning and development, Keith is a highly sought-after speaker for a range of corporate events. Advocating the importance of learner-centricity, Keith pushes for the enabling, empowerment and encouragement of people taking control of their future with lifelong learning. Specialising in executing innovative learning strategies, workforce transformations, high-performance motivated teams and global strategic partnerships, Keith has already spoken for the likes of Dell, HSBC and General Motors to name but a few prestigious clients. Commended for his leading voice, engagement and energy, Keith is the perfect speaker when looking to prepare for the future of the workplace. Book Keith Keating today for an engaging and influential speech on the future of work.
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Keith's official speaking topics are listed below:
- What Do CFOs Think About L&D? - Leveraging the CFO to Further Your L&D Strategy
- Beyond the Great Resignation: The Future of Work
- Journey to Impact: On the Road to Becoming a High Impact Learning Organisation
- Preparing Today's Workforce for Tomorrow: Evolution of L&D
- From Order Taker to Trusted Advisor - Evolution of L&D
"Keith is the leading voice of the industry and our go-to thought leader for Design Thinking and Workforce of the Future. He's a great strategist and presenter, his message is compelling, relevant and powerful" - Keith, Global Professional Development, General Motors
"The design thinking programme was extremely beneficial for us. Keith, as the facilitator, was knowledgeable, engaging throughout, and had bags of energy! I would highly recommend him and the DT concept" - Alison, UK Learning Leader, HSBC
"Keith is an excellent speaker, trainer and advisor. I attended Keith's workshop on Design Thinking at the 2019 Association of Internal Management Consultants Conference" - Eric, Director of Internal Consulting, Dell
"My sincerest gratitude to Keith for gracing our event with his knowledge and doing so with so much passion and enthusiasm. It was such a breath of fresh air" - Daisy, Project Manager, SCE
"Keith is in the top 3% in his ability to be present in the moment and strategic in his ability to disrupt when he presents. He has deep compassion and competence to break things down into smaller manageable pieces. It's rare, but he's equally gifted in management and leadership competencies" - Summer, L&D Manager, Yale University
- 2021 - Senior Vice President & Chief Learning Officer of Archwell
- 2020 - Host of the Ahead of Tomorrow Podcast
- 2018 - Future Workplace Fellow
- 2017 - Head of the Global Learning Network for General Motors
- 2017 - Senior Director & Global Learning Strategist for GP Strategies Corporation
- 2012 - Asia-Pacific Regional Learning Director for GP Strategies Corporation
- 2011 - Senior Change Management Consultant & Project Manager for Exelon
- 2009 - Senior Learning Project Manager & Change Management Consultant for Schlesinger Group
- 2004 - Manager of Training & Development for Hearst Magazines
- 2001 - Senior Trainer & Analyst for McKinsey & Company
