Stephan Thoma

Stephan Thoma was until recently Global Director of Learning & Development for Google’s global Learning & Talent team, where his focus was on ensuring the learning agenda supported Google scale for the future whilst retaining and building its innovative and distinct culture. In this role, Stephan’s was the only non-US based member of the function’s Leadership team. After nearly eight years at Google, Stephan has established his consultancy providing strategic advisory and consultancy support to Exec's and Business's keen to address complex 21st Century people and growth organisational challenges. He’s passionate about supporting European Business's scale and compete on a global scale, and major Companies refresh and renew through progressive People and Talent growth strategies. Originally an Engineer, he has previously held senior learning and talent development roles at major businesses such as Cisco Systems and GE. He is also now a Visiting Professor at the Centre for the Digital Economy, University of Surrey.