Nick van Dam, Partner, Global Chief Learning Officer and Client Advisor at McKinsey & Company, is responsible for leading learning and leadership development for the firm globally. In this role he provides thought leadership and operational oversight to drive the firm’s broad-based learning agenda for continued innovation and impact. His primary areas of responsibility include shaping a learning agenda that is integrated with the firm’s strategic priorities; delivering world-class learning curricula for pivotal roles; ensuring the application of leading-edge learning approaches including digital learning, operating a world class learning organization, and extending the firm’s external reach and relevance and client impact.

Before joining McKinsey in 2013, Nick was a senior executive at Deloitte. In his 19 years there, he conducted research and was an advisor to more 100 clients globally. As global chief learning officer, he shaped the learning and leadership development strategy and led a learning transformation.

Nick has authored and co-authored more than 15 books and numerous articles on change and organizational learning.

A visiting lecturer and advisory board member at the University of Pennsylvania, he works with candidates in the executive doctoral program for future chief learning officers. He is also a board member of ICEDR, an international consortium that promotes research and dialogue on global talent management, leadership development, and strategic change.

Nick is the founder and chairman of e-Learning for Kids, a global non-profit foundation that offers digital lessons for underprivileged elementary-school aged children.

He is a full professor Corporate Learning & Development at Nyenrode Business University and visiting professor and advisory board member at the University of Pennsylvania, where he works with candidates in the executive doctoral program for future chief learning officers. He is also a board member of ICEDR, an international consortium that promotes research and dialogue on global talent management, leadership development, and strategic change.

Nick is a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Human Capital Development from Nyenrode University. He holds his Master of Arts (M.A.)/Drs. in Organizational Behavior Studies from the University of Amsterdam.