Qualifications
SVP of Strategy & Transformation at Bluewater; former CEO of The Learning Guild
Co-Chair of the Learning Technologies Conference
Learning and performance consultant and training director with 20+ years of experience
Expertise
Learning & development
Workforce transformation
Learning technology
Organizational performance
L&D strategy & governance
AI in learning
David Kelly is the CEO of The Learning Guild. David has been a learning and performance consultant and training director for over 20 years. He is a leading voice exploring how technology can be used to enhance training, education, learning, and organizational performance. David is an active member of the learning community, and can frequently be found speaking at industry events. He has previously contributed to organizations including ATD, eLearn Magazine, LINGOs, and more.
Experience
SVP of Strategy & Transformation at Bluewater
Sep 2025 — Present · 10 mos
Conference Co-Chair at Learning Technologies Exhibition & Conference
Apr 2025 — Present · 1 yr 3 mos
Chairman at The Learning Guild
May 2024 to Apr 2025 · 11 mos
Chief Executive Officer at The Learning Guild
Jan 2022 to May 2024 · 2 yrs 4 mos
EVP & Executive Director at The Learning Guild
Nov 2015 to Jan 2022 · 6 yrs 2 mos
Executive Vice President at Focuszone Media Inc
Jan 2017 to Jan 2022 · 5 yrs
Recent articles and events
Qualifications
SVP of Strategy & Transformation at Bluewater; former CEO of The Learning Guild
Co-Chair of the Learning Technologies Conference
Learning and performance consultant and training director with 20+ years of experience
Expertise
Learning & development
Workforce transformation
Learning technology
Organizational performance
L&D strategy & governance
AI in learning
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