Arpita Bhattacharya
Learning and Development | Leading the design and execution of enterprise-wide learning strategies aligned with the Group’s long-term vision and purpose.
- Role
- Head of Learning and Development at Foresight Group
- Location
- Mumbai, MH, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Arpita Bhattacharya
Professional:Dynamic and innovative Learning and Development Specialist with a proven track record of cultivating collaborative and productive learning environments. Experienced in defining, aligning, and assessing organizational learning needs, and partnering with business functions to develop strategic, cross-functional training solutions. Adept at designing and delivering immersive educational experiences that empower individuals and teams to challenge, experiment, and grow. Recognized for exceptional organizational skills, creativity in problem-solving, and commitment to exceeding expectations in training and development initiatives.Education:With a background in Sociology and an ongoing degree for T&D I have been trained and educated to understand as well as analyze human behavior, develop critical thinking, and adequately utilize my communication skills. With my experience in sales, operations, and training I have thus tried to implement my learned skills into my everyday work.Personality:An energetic, decisive, and clear-sighted individual with excellent interpersonal skills who, with a broad outlook, open approach to work and self-development. An incisive researcher with the ability to write in a range of styles and frame debates in a nuanced and concise manner.
Experience
Head of Learning and Development
May 2025 — Present · Mumbai, IN
My role focuses on building a world-class Centre of Excellence for capability development across behavioural, leadership, and functional domains, supporting our diverse business verticals including shipping, offshore drilling, ports, footwear, and retail across India and the Middle East.Key Responsibilities & Contributions:Strategic Leadership: Shaping the learning vision by aligning programs to business goals and founder-driven purpose. Leading cost-effective, high-impact training initiatives that address organizational mindset, skillset, and well-being.Program Design & Development: Designing structured learning journeys across levels (e.g, induction, managerial, leadership), incorporating cross-functional and cross-cultural perspectives.Stakeholder & Partner Management: Collaborating with internal leaders and global L&D partners to identify business needs, design relevant content, and drive adoption.Assessment & Succession Planning: Supporting talent development through custom assessment tools, potential mapping, and capability enhancement programs.Operational Oversight: Managing the Learning Centre’s day-to-day operations, including infrastructure, library, and technology, ensuring regulatory compliance and quality standards.Innovative Learning Practices: Driving ‘phygital’ learning experiences using modern tools and methodologies, and benchmarking against global L&D excellence.
Education
Jawaharlal Nehru University
Master of Arts, Sociology
Delhi University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Sociology
Indian Society for Training & Development (ISTD)
PG Diploma - Training and Development, Workforce Development and Training
Jobs
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Sociology
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