Abdul Hai Mattoo

About Abdul Hai Mattoo

CVP & Head of Training – Axis Relationship, Axis Max Life Insurance | Leading 90+ trainers across India.Over 3 decades of experience across sales, learning & leadership transformation.On a mission to make learning the engine of sustainable business success. I lead one of India’s most dynamic and large-scale learning ecosystems, empowering over professionals across partner and internal teams to deliver business excellence and customer impact. I currently head a team of 90+ highly energized training professionals, working closely with senior business leaders to build performance that lasts.My journey spans over three decades across the pharmaceutical and life insurance industries, blending rich experience in sales leadership and capability development. This combination has given me a deep appreciation for both the science of performance and the art of people development.From leading high-performing sales teams in pharma to transforming training functions in insurance, I’ve consistently focused on one mission — to turn learning into a strategic business lever that drives growth, capability, and culture.I design and lead enterprise-wide capability strategies that align people development with business outcomes. My approach integrates digital learning, behavioral science, and leadership coaching, building future-ready, high-performing organizations. I have led large-scale transformations that improved productivity, enhanced engagement, and strengthened leadership depth across multiple distribution channels.At Axis Max Life, I shape the training vision for the Axis Bank partnership, driving adoption of AI-enabled learning, data-driven insights, and gamified experiences that create personalized, scalable learning journeys. Previously, as Vice President & Head of Training for DSF and Yes Bank channels, I led programs that accelerated capability, readiness, and performance across learners nationwide.Certified in Professional Behavioral Analysis (CPBA), Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), and trained under Dale Carnegie and Franklin Covey frameworks, I bring a blend of psychology, leadership, and business acumen to every initiative — ensuring learning delivers tangible performance outcomes.I am passionate about creating cultures of continuous learning, collaboration, and curiosity, where people are inspired to think, grow, and lead with confidence.I believe learning is not a function — it’s the engine of business transformation. My purpose is to help organizations build leaders, shape culture, and scale excellence sustainably.

Experience

1. Vice President & Head Bancassurance & Dsf Training

   Axis Max Life Insurance Limited

   Jun 2024 — Present · Mumbai, IN

   In my role as Vice President & Head Bancassurance & DSF Training at Axis Max Life Insurance Limited, I spearheaded the learning and development efforts for a large employee and partner base. By implementing innovative strategies and focusing on digitalization, I successfully enhanced training effectiveness and drove growth in both the Yes Bank Relationship and Direct Sales Force teams.