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Zakaa Farhat

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Global SVP, Talent, Learning, Organization and Capability Development at GSK
📍 London, England, United Kingdom

Zakaa Farhat is the Global SVP of Talent and Learning at GSK, where he leads an enterprise-wide transformation focused on AI adoption and building a skills-based organization. His 25-year career in HR leadership includes senior roles at Johnson & Johnson and General Electric across global markets.

An advocate for continuous development, Zakaa is a life-long learner who enjoys being challenged and solving complex problems. He is an extroverted leader who values human connection and is passionate about mentoring others to help them achieve their professional goals and aim higher in their careers.

He recently completed an intensive 8-month Board Director certification program with the Financial Times, a journey he found both demanding and highly rewarding.

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Experience
16 Years
Current Role
Global SVP, Talent, Learning, Organization and Capability Development
Job Level
Leadership
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
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AI in HR
Currently leading a global AI transformation program at GSK to re-imagine talent practices, processes, and systems for the future.
Skills-Based Organizations
He is actively transforming GSK into a skills-based organization, moving away from traditional job structures to focus on employee capabilities and agility.
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Career

Work history

6-2023
Global SVP, Talent, Learning, Organization and Capability Development
GSK
11-2022 - 6-2023
Regional Vice President HR for Europe and MEA
Johnson & Johnson
3-2021 - 1-2023
Global VP of Human Resources, Supply Chain and Enterprise Services
Johnson & Johnson
1-2020 - 5-2021
VP of HR, Northern Europe (UK, Ireland & Nordics) & Head of EMEA HR strategy
Johnson & Johnson
11-2010 - 8-2013
Regional HR Director- Middle East at GE Healthcare
GE
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Digital transformation demands a new approach to change …. Featured in Apple Podcasts (HR Leaders)
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Global Power Leader 2024 – Featuring Zakaa Farhat, Global SVP, Talent, Learning, Organization and Capability Development at GSK. Featured in White Page International
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Education
2007 - 2008
Post Gratuate Degree
Cornell University
2005 - 2008
Master of Business Administration - MBA
American University of Science and Technology
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