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Hector Payne

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Chief Learning Officer at Alpha Development
📍 Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates

Hector Payne is a seasoned learning and development leader with over 20 years of experience, currently serving as the Chief Learning Officer at Alpha Development. An alumnus of the University of Hull, he is recognized for driving growth and transforming teams. Colleagues describe him as a visionary, an innovator, and a true industry expert.

His recent focus is on the significant operational shift that AI represents for financial services. He is a thought leader on building an "Algorithmic Workforce, " where humans and machines collaborate as a single productive unit.

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Experience
28 Years
Current Role
Chief Learning Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates
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AI in Financial Services
He actively writes and speaks about AI's role not just as a technology, but as a fundamental shift in the operating model for financial institutions.
The Future of Work
Engages with councils and summits discussing the next chapter of work and human capital, focusing on the integration of AI and human talent.
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Career

Work history

9-2018
Chief Learning Officer
Alpha Development
4-2015
Director
Alpha Development
10-2010 - 4-2015
Head of Learning Solutions
Fitch Learning
7-2009 - 1-2011
Chief Knowledge Officer
Fitch Learning
10-2005 - 7-2009
Head of Business Development- EMEA
Fitch Learning
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