Merck

I spearhead the strategic evolution of Merck's talent landscape, focusing on the creation of an enterprise-wide skilling and talent intelligence strategy, including the development of a global skills ontology. My efforts are central to transitioning Merck towards a dynamic, skills-powered organization, leveraging AI and innovative technologies to map out the future of talent intelligence. A critical project under my leadership is the co-launch of the Career Hub, Merck's first global internal talent marketplace, designed to facilitate dynamic career paths, learning and enhance internal mobility. This initiative underscores our commitment to fostering a culture of continuous learning and development, aligning talent capabilities with our forward-looking business objectives.

Executive • Global Director, Future of Work and Skills Based Organization (SBO) Strategy

LinkedIn

🌟 LinkedIn Top Voice: Future of Work & Talent Strategy 🌟

Honored to be recognized as a LinkedIn Top Voice in the Future of Work & Talent Strategy sphere, a prestigious designation celebrating thought leaders shaping the way we work and lead. 

Join me as we explore innovative strategies, insights, and trends driving workplace transformation. Together, let’s empower professionals, foster engagement, and catalyze positive change in the ever-evolving landscape of work. 

#LinkedInTopVoice #FutureOfWork #TalentStrategy #LifeWorkDesign #CareerGrowth

Linkedin Top Voice

Mindora

As an Advisor and Angel Investor at Mindora, I am driven to reshape the HR tech industry by elevating employee well-being through innovative well-being intelligence. 

Leveraging deep expertise in talent development and a commitment to a human-centered approach, I guide Mindora's strategic growth and innovation using artificial intelligence. My focus is on harmonizing technological advancements with core human values, aiming to enhance both individual and organizational success.

HR Industry Advisor • Angel Investor

Kason Morris & Co.

Founder • Principal • Fractional Executive Advisory, Consulting and Coaching

Designing Your New Work Life

Learn how to create your desired job without necessarily leaving your current role. In today's ever-changing work landscape, workers have the power to define their happiness and success.

Designing Your Work-Life methods empower individuals at any career stage to design and create positive changes. Whether you want to find meaning in your current job or explore new opportunities, I can guide you in visualizing and building a productive, engaged, satisfying, and enjoyable work-life.

Areas of Expertise:

Career Development | Skill Development | Lifestyle Design | Career Design | Best Practice & Continuous Improvement | Coaching | Design Thinking

Certified Life and Work Design Coach • Speaker • Consultant

Corporate Learning Network

As an Advisory Board Member at the Corporate Learning Network, I contribute to helping learning executives provide the necessary knowledge to drive continuous productivity improvement and purposeful innovation—the two key drivers of corporate wealth.

Areas of Expertise:

Thought Leadership | Skill Development | Learning Development | Talent Development | Strategy | Learning Technology | Executive Leadership | Executive Coaching | Chief Learning Officer | Future of Work

Advisory Board Member  •  Thought-Leader  •  Speaker

Allstate

Join me at Allstate as we build a future-focused talent development strategy, empowering employees to grow and succeed. Leading skills, talent marketplace, and mobility initiatives, I helped to drive a global culture of inclusivity and innovation through talent intelligence while supporting talent acquisition, development, and retention. With expertise in talent management, learning, learning technologies, and organizational development, I was helping to build the future forward talent development strategy to unlock employee potential and create a better world of work while driving business performance.

My Charter:

• Designed and developed a robust internal talent marketplace strategy with dynamic future-ready global skills taxonomy and governance for business success.

• Enhanced career development and internal mobility practices, fostering continuous growth, progression, and retention of an employee population of 55,000+

• Provided global strategic process planning for AI-powered learning and skill technology implementations to align talent and skills development with organizational objectives.

Executive • Head of Global Internal Talent Marketplace, Skills and Mobility

Salesforce

At Salesforce, I ensured the highest quality and impact of Learning Experience Design (LXD). As the Head of Learning Experience Design, I provided practice leadership in learning design, collaborating with an amazing team of 50+ Learning Consultants and colleagues to create and deliver inspiring and effective learning experiences that drive employee performance.

Our mission was to enhance long-term skill development for 20,000+ global salespeople, contributing to over $20 billion in annual revenue.

Areas of Expertise:

Organizational Development | Strategy Implementation | Best Practice & Continuous Improvement | Learning Experience Design | Course Design | Coaching | Learning Technology | Onboarding | Leadership Development | Future of Work | Capability Academies | Talent Mobility | Upskilling | Inclusive Design

Executive • Head of Learning Experience Design

Command AF

Your personal brand is the gateway to your true work. Life is too short. Don't you want to do what matters? You know you are here for a purpose...to do something meaningful, to make a difference in the market or help someone.

Areas of Expertise:

Personal Branding | Market Differentiation | Purpose-driven Work | Impactful Marketing | Entrepreneurship

Founding Member

KNOWS Network Ltd

KNOWS Network Ltd. is a millennial and minority-owned professional services consortium with a proven track record of serving companies across the US, Africa, and Asia (Hong Kong, SG, SEA, China). With over 10 years of global expertise, we specialize in:

Management consulting
Leadership and professional skills development
Organizational learning and performance improvement (LPI)
Digital strategy
Digital transformation
Business incubation
Entrepreneurial enablement

Areas of Expertise:

Consulting | Training | Performance Improvement | Organizational Development | Strategy Implementation | Pipeline Development | Best Practice & Continuous Improvement | Proposal Development | Learning Facilitation | Learning Solutions Management & Delivery | Coaching | Learning Technology | Customized Skills Training

L&D Business Partner • Consultant 

Life-Work Design Architect | Transforming Workplaces & Careers | Leading Future of Work & Skills Strategy at Merck | AI Investor | Speaker | Advocate | GirlDad 🖤

𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲! 𝗜'𝗺 𝗞𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗶𝘀, 𝗮 𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸. 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗻𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝘄𝗼 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗶𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀, 𝗜'𝘃𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗺𝘆 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘄𝗲 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁.

🚀 𝗔𝘀 𝗮𝗻 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗿, I leverage my expertise to forecast and navigate the evolving dynamics of the workforce. I'm passionate about promoting skill-powered, tech-driven talent development preparing organizations for unparalleled success.

🌟𝗠𝘆 𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀. Through Life-Work Design, I fuse science-backed methods, like design and systems thinking, to facilitate transformative personal growth and skill development experiences. My coaching provides the essential tools for anyone ready to carve out fulfilling life and career pathways.

🌐 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆, I support projects, partnerships, and ventures that resonate with my vision of a skilled, equitable, and thriving future. My investment strategy reflects a commitment to human innovation and lasting impact.

👨🏾‍👧🏾‍👧🏾👩🏾‍🦱🧒🏾 𝗕𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗿𝘀, 𝗺𝘆 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗱 𝗚𝗶𝗿𝗹 𝗗𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗱𝗮𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗲𝗻𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝗺𝘆 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲. I integrate the lessons from my fatherhood journey with my professional understanding, guiding the design of the most crucial project: my best life.

✨ 𝗟𝗲𝘁'𝘀 𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲-𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲. I'm here to equip you with the mindsets, tools, and skill sets necessary for living your best life and achieving your best work. Whether seeking transformation in your career, leadership development or creating more meaningful work-life integration, I offer the insight and support you need to excel.

𝗜 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘄𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲-𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. 𝗧𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿, 𝘄𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘂𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲.🔮

Kason Morris, M.A.⚡ Design For Life

EY-Parthenon

Management consultant focused on enterprise organizational transformation, go-to-market strategies, distribution models, strategic partnerships & alliances, M&A, customer segmentation, global expansion and vertical solutions.

I leverage data-driven insights and global experience(s) to simplify complex challenges, ensuring the right solutions reach the right market. My approach enhances velocity, probability of success, customer advocacy, revenue growth, sustainability, leadership skills, and organizational capabilities.

Client Principal Industry SME and C-Level/Board Senior Advisor, Media & Telecommunications

Capital Growth Partners

As a Strategic Business Advisor, I help clients achieve enduring growth domestically and internationally by developing and overseeing the implementation of partnership & alliance strategies.

Capital Growth Partners provides:
- Sales Optimization through training, coaching and go-to-market programs
- Strategic Advisory Services such as strategic planning, leadership assessment & development, business development and capital advisory guidance
- Deal strategy planning & guidance
- M&A Advisory Services: buy side or sell side
- Business Turnaround Consulting
- Organizational Development Solutions
- Sales Coaching

Advisor

NextBase Partners, LLC

Media & Communications Leadership:
Pioneered integrated digital and mobile-first strategies, leading to significant monetization and enhanced customer experiences. Managed multinational accounts and propelled IoT/M2M initiatives to drive enterprise growth.

ICT Strategy and Execution:
Architected enterprise ICT solutions, elevating SaaS/PaaS offerings. Forged cross-sector strategic alliances, driving growth in FinTech and healthcare with innovative digital approaches.

Transportation and Technology Advancement:
Strategically directed mobile app development and cloud service adoption, revolutionizing product lifecycle management and customer service delivery.

Strategic Partnership Cultivation:
Mentored C-suite executives, initiating and managing high-impact partnerships. Instrumental in operational design, achieving sales excellence, and improving contribution margins through strategic S&OP processes.

Marketing and Revenue Growth:
Conceived and executed digital marketing strategies with a mobile-first focus, delivering quantifiable ROI. Championed sales initiatives to surpass financial targets across regional and global markets.

Cultural and Digital Transformation:
Led organizational transformations, amplifying employee engagement and aligning cultural shifts with business goals. Expert in due diligence for M&A, advocating for strategic alignment and partnership efficacy.

Global Strategy and Digitalization:
Defined and implemented global strategies, harmonizing digitalization efforts with business objectives. Championed tech adoption, ensuring seamless integration across operations.

Executive Leadership | Strategic Growth | Global Business Development | Corporate Alliances | Digital Transformation | Revenue Optimization | M&A Strategy | Executive Coaching | Organizational Design

Clients & Partners: Kingfisher, BYG Advantage, PrologMobile, DigMe, DiscoveryIT and many more

Managing Partner

Dreamline Digital Limited

At Dreamline Digital, a boutique digital marketing agency, I leverage my expansive experience and global network to connect B2B brands with influential decision-makers. My advisory role focuses on harnessing the unique capabilities of Dreamline Digital to create meaningful and lasting relationships with key stakeholders in various industries.

Key Contributions:

Strategic Partnership Development: Fostered strategic alliances across multiple sectors, including telcos, smartphone ecosystem providers, and data solution providers. These partnerships have been instrumental in driving innovative marketing strategies and business growth.

International Networking: Utilized my extensive international network, cultivated from years in the media & communications industry, to bring unparalleled opportunities and insights to Dreamline Digital. This network has facilitated connections with influential industry players and System Integrators (SIs), enriching the agency's portfolio and reach.

Executive Consulting: Provided high-level consulting to shape and implement digital marketing strategies. My guidance has helped align Dreamline Digital's services with the evolving needs of the market, ensuring that our clients are always ahead of the curve.

Market Expansion and Influence: Leveraged my background in global markets to advise on expansion strategies, particularly in Western Europe and the U.S. This has resulted in strengthened brand presence and increased market penetration for our clients.

Through my role at Dreamline Digital, I continue to drive innovation in digital marketing, building bridges between B2B brands and their ideal clientele through strategic, data-driven, and personalized approaches.

Advisory Board Member

AfterData.ai

AfterData is the full-service data discovery company powered by knowledge graphs and driven by a mission for organizational data literacy.

Loom

Loom partners with thoughtful leaders and organizations to foster communities of growth, belonging, and service. Because we believe incredible things happen when you create the space and tools to help each other become more fully alive.
We welcome you to become a part of Loom and apply for one of our Individual Programs — a small cohort of mission-driven leaders committed to building deeper relationships with themselves, their communities, and their calling.

Business Development

Trustonic

In my role at Trustonic, a leader in securing and enhancing mobile and IoT devices, I have been pivotal in driving strategic partnerships that have reshaped the industry. My focus on establishing and nurturing alliances across Asia Pacific, Western Europe and the U.S. has been central to expanding Trustonic's global footprint and impact.

Key Contributions:

Global Strategic Alliances: Developed high-level partnerships with key players in the telecommunications, smartphone ecosystem, and data solutions sectors. These alliances have been instrumental in propelling Trustonic's market presence and technological leadership.

Executive Networking: Leveraged my extensive international network, honed from years in the media & communications industry, to identify and capitalize on strategic opportunities. My network has facilitated unique collaborations, enhancing Trustonic's innovative solutions.
Industry Leadership: Guided Trustonic's strategic direction in the rapidly evolving digital landscape. My experience and insights have been crucial in aligning our solutions with the latest industry trends and customer demands.

Consultative Approach: Adopted a strategic consultative approach in advising on partnerships, ensuring they align with both Trustonic's and our partners' long-term objectives. Focused on creating sustainable, mutually beneficial relationships.

As Senior Vice President of Strategic Partnerships, my goal has always been to foster collaborations that not only drive growth but also pioneer advancements in securing the connected world.

Senior Vice President - Strategic Partnerships

Ellipsiz Communications Pte Ltd

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SpeakUp LLC

A platform ahead of its time. For all of those within an organization who don't feel heard and/or you are questioning the direction of the company and want to make a difference to the future prospects of the brand you care so much for.

Looking to navigate the complexities of strategic partnerships with a local & global impact?

Seeking a seasoned expert in communicating effectively within and beyond organizational boundaries?

Aspiring to tap into expansive Ecosystem Led Growth (ELG) opportunities through strategic collaboration?

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I’ve faced similar challenges throughout my extensive career.

Firstly, as a pivotal figure in establishing strategic partnerships in the global media and communications industry, I’ve navigated complex negotiations to grow contribution margins to a monumental $702 million.

Secondly, my experience in fostering customer experience initiatives led to strategic engagements across various sectors, including luxury B2C retailers, contributing to significant acquisition moves.

And the result? A robust, strategic partnership structure that has consistently driven success and growth.

The point? I understand there’s a more efficient, more strategic way.

If you lead a B2B enterprise (CEO, CRO or CMO) and are...

❌ Seeking to navigate the vast ecosystem of international business, culture, and socio-economic environments.
❌ Looking for a method to identify and cultivate expansive partnership opportunities.
❌ Aiming to align complex partnership integrations with your business values for long-term success.

Then my unique blueprint, the “Strategic Partnership Catalyst™,” is the transformative strategy you need.

With this approach, you will:

✅ Harness my expertise in domestic & global business development to forge partnerships that resonate across borders.
✅ Capitalize on my command of international business nuances to drive your organizational growth.
✅ Discover a comprehensive strategy that extends your reach, surpassing traditional collaboration.

Ready to unlock the full potential of strategic partnerships?

Testimonials

"Gregory Wade has a profound knack for fostering connections both within and outside our organization. His grasp of global issues and business intricacies has been invaluable in our expansion." - CEO, Multinational Corporation

"His insights into strategic partnerships have broadened our horizons, allowing us to seize opportunities we never knew existed." - CRO , International Business Development

Curious to learn more?

Enhance your partnership strategy and establish the path to success and growth. Let’s map out your journey. Apply here: calendly.com/leadership-121

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