[vc_row][vc_column width="1/4" el_class=".about"][vc_single_image image="3041" img_link_target="_self" img_size="full" img_link="http://www.cld.academy/about-us/our-values" el_class=".about"][vc_single_image image="3022" img_link_target="_self" img_size="full" img_link="http://www.cld.academy/about-us/our-management" el_class=".about"][vc_single_image image="3023" img_link_target="_self" img_size="full" img_link="http://www.cld.academy/about-us/our-history" el_class=".about"][/vc_column][vc_column width="3/4"][vc_column_text]Ger Driesen

Ger Driesen

CEO / Leadership & Management Consultant Expert

Ger Driesen is an international renowned thought leader in the field of learning, leadership and talent development. As a ‘Trendcatcher’ and seasoned professional he is a frequently asked writer and speaker at international conferences and rewarded with the ‘Learning & Development Leadership Award 2013‘ from the World HRD Congress.

Since the beginning of 2000 , Ger Driesen also formalised his involvement in Challenge Leadership Development as one of two CEO’s. With varying specialties developed over the years, he shines by combining roles as a consultant and a trainer in the following:

  • Design & Delivery of Leadership Development & Talent Development Programs
  • Strategic Learning & Development consultancy (policy, processes, alignment)
  • The Future of Leadership & Learning and Reverse Mentoring

His graduation in Educational Science and Organizational behaviour at the University of Utrecht combined with his 10 years career at Stork and Fuji as a Training & Development Consultant and Training & Development Manager, are the foundation for his expertise. He is also a member of the Advisory Board and visiting lecturer in Learning & Development at the HAN University. Ger Driesen is a member of various professional organisations:

  • Association for Talent Development (ATD – former ASTD)
  • The Learning and Skills Group (UK)
  • The International Think Tank (Learning and Performance Institute).

As a writer he has published one book, co-authored four books, published 40+ articles and 30+ blogs.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]