David-John Palmer

About David-John Palmer

I’m passionate about helping people grow through learning and development that drives meaningful performance improvement.Over the past 18 years, I’ve led learning strategy and design at organizations like Restaurant Brands International, Royal Caribbean Group, and Florida International University. I’ve built global programs, introduced leadership development frameworks, and developed tools that help L&D teams deliver measurable impact. Along the way, I’ve facilitated workshops, spoken at national conferences, and led countless learning sessions.I’m in the early stages of curating and preparing to share resources that I’ve created or found helpful tools that have made a real difference in organizations I’ve worked with. My goal is to make these available to anyone interested in elevating learning and leadership practices. I’m also eager to learn from others in the field, and will occasionally include opportunities for peer input, like surveys and shared findings, as part of ongoing conversations and exploration.My focus is simple: build practical, scalable learning that empowers people to perform at their best. If you’re passionate about growth, culture, and capability, let’s connect.

Experience

1. Director of Learning and Development

   Restaurant Brands International

   Feb 2022 — Present · Miami, FL, US

   Lead the global Learning and Development strategy to improve performance and build leadership capability across North America, Switzerland, and Singapore. Key initiatives include:• Designed and executed Global Learning Week to drive engagement and align corporate teams around core development priorities.• Implemented a leadership development framework to strengthen the leadership pipeline and improve succession readiness.• Launched coaching and mentoring programs to support high-potential employees at key stages in the talent lifecycle.• Partnered with business leaders to ensure L&D initiatives drive measurable performance outcomes.• Oversaw global promotion and marketing of programs, significantly increasing participation and internal visibility.

Education

• Florida International University

  Master of Science (MS), Information Systems

  2014 — 2014

• Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale

  Bachelor of Science, Graphic Design

  1998 — 2001

• Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale

  Associate of Science, Multimedia & Web Design

  2000 — 2002