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Mahesh S Gowda

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Head Learning and Development at SBI General Insurance
📍 Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Mahesh S Gowda is a seasoned Learning and Organizational Development professional with deep expertise in the insurance and financial ratings sectors. As Head of L&D at SBI General Insurance, he focuses on building sales capability. He holds certifications from prestigious institutions like XLRI Jamshedpur and the Indian School of Business.

He is a public speaker and panelist, contributing to discussions on optimizing sales outcomes, the importance of professional training, and bridging the gap between campus and corporate environments. He is involved with the Indian Society for Training & Development (ISTD), participating in industry forums to share his expertise.

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Experience
26 Years
Current Role
Head Learning and Development
Location
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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Sales Enablement
His current role and public discussions focus on building sales capability and optimizing sales outcomes through effective training and technology.
L&D Strategy
As a Head of Learning and Development, he discusses evolving L&D from a passive to an active revenue-generating function within organizations.
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Career

Work history

8-2023
Head Learning and Development
SBI General Insurance
2-2022 - 11-2022
Vice President - Global Compliance
Moody's Corporation
9-2018 - 10-2020
Head Organizational Development
Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Co. Ltd.
9-2014 - 8-2018
Head of Learning and Development
Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance
9-2005 - 8-2014
Zonal Training Manager - West
Bajaj Allianz
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Media appearances

Training vs Outcome | Mahesh S Gowda, SBI General Insurance. Featured in YouTube
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Education
2016 - 2016
Certified Competency Assessor Certification - XLRI
XLRI Jamshedpur
2015 - 2015
Executive Development Program
Indian School of Business
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