Sean Reddell

VP Learning and Organisational Development

HR DirectorExecutive CoachHR consultantTraining&Development SpecialistHRConsulting

Sean Reddell is a strategic HR executive and talent development leader with over 20 years of global experience driving succession planning, high-potential (HiPo) development, talent mobility, coaching frameworks, and leadership pipelines in healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and aviation. Most recently, as Vice President, Learning and Development at NMC Healthcare (2022–2025) in Abu Dhabi, he led transformative talent strategies across 85 sites and 13,000 employees in 3 countries. He designed and executed corporate succession policies, reduced leadership gaps by 25%, boosted internal promotions by 25%, rolled out tiered accredited leadership programs and the “Leading a Performance Culture” framework, launched UAE National development initiatives, and established coaching/mentoring systems that improved engagement and decision-making. Previously, at Novo Nordisk (2018–2021) as Senior Manager, Leadership and Competency Development, he provided regional and global thought leadership across 110 countries, deploying programs for Top 300 leaders, HiPo strategies yielding 25–30% competency and performance gains, Harvard-partnered virtual executive development (95% completion), and digital LMS enhancements. At Qatar Airways (2015–2018), as Manager, Leadership Development, he orchestrated enterprise-wide succession for CXO/SVP levels, HiPo identification, a 13-month leadership pipeline, coaching frameworks, and performance consulting that delivered 5M QAR annual revenue growth. Earlier roles at Sidra Medical and Research Centre and his boutique consultancy, Blaze Unlimited, focused on competency frameworks, assessment centers, 1,000+ hours of executive coaching, and customized talent solutions for healthcare and government clients. Sean holds an Executive Masters in Positive Leadership & Strategy (IE University, Spain), certifications as Master Performance Consultant (ATD), HRBP (HRCI), EQ-i 2.0/360, Action Learning Coach, and various psychometrics, plus a Bachelor of Psychology (Queensland University of Technology). An Austral