Polly Boardman Chartered
Head of Learning and Development @Frontier Economics
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WORK HISTORY
Head of Learning and Development @Frontier Economics
London, GB
Reporting to the People Director and Management Committee, responsible for the global Learning and Organisation Development programme for one of the largest economic consultancies in Europe, delivering tailor made economic advice to businesses, regulators and policy makers.> Devising \'new now\' programme for returning to work post Covid and designing connectivity projects for staff across our European offices.> Maintaining 85% of programme delivery during Covid lockdown.> Improved staff satisfaction with L&D programme by 8% from 2020 to 2022 (through pandemic)> Establish a framework for hybrid L&D working and new three year L&D strategy. Launched 16 new L&D programmes in 18 months.> Lead innovation and leadership work streams for organisation’s medium term plan, introducing leadership programmes at every level.> Responsible for executive development including coaching, leadership, succession planning and inducting new board members.> D&I Network coordinator supporting our five brilliant staff networks. • Introduced Growing Families coaching for parents • Launched Women in Leadership programme in 2022, with 40% of participants progressing to new roles• Developing initiatives to cover women’s health from menopause to fertility.> Professionalising L&D services across the organisation, providing structure, transparency and value for money.> Budget holder for L&D, D&I and Wellbeing programmes.> Responsible for reviewing and implementing performance management and designing a feedback culture including Leapsome our feedback platform that measures a 50% uptake in the first month.> Growing team and introducing business partnering approach to streamline our service offer.> Explore data science opportunities to future proof the organisation.> Created a transparent qualification and sponsorship policy which includes study, exams, individual interests, languages and coaching.> Deputise for HRD and managed the People team for six months.
EDUCATION
Institute of Directors (IoD)
Role of the Director and Board
Academy of Executive Coaching
Professional Coaching Accreditation
University of Kent
Psychology Bachelor of Science (Hons), Psychology
Havering Sixth Form College
A Levels, English, Psychology, Art Graphics
CIPD Qualifications
Level 7 Diploma
Future of London
Leadership Development Programme
ABOUT POLLY BOARDMAN CHARTERED
I’m a strategic, forward-thinking Senior Talent, Learning and Leadership specialist focused on building future-ready organisations — by strengthening leadership capability, designing high-impact L&D programmes, and setting up talent and development functions that genuinely deliver.My work centres on developing leaders at all levels, modernising learning ecosystems, and creating scalable programmes that accelerate performance, strengthen pipelines, and support sustainable growth. I’m particularly interested in roles and projects where the challenge is to build, reset or evolve talent development and L&D — whether that’s establishing a function, strengthening existing programmes, or embedding leadership capability as a core business driver.I bring a blend of strategic clarity and hands-on delivery, with deep experience across leadership development, organisational development, executive coaching, and culture change. I use data, insight and lived experience to design learning that is practical, inclusive and commercially grounded — and to ensure impact is visible, measurable and meaningful.Known as a trusted partner to senior leaders and executive teams, I work best in complex, global environments where collaboration, credibility and momentum matter. I’m motivated by creating environments where people can thrive, leaders are well equipped for what’s next, and learning is not an add-on — but a lever for real organisational progress.
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