Ramona Arora, PhD

Vice President, Learning & Talent Solutions at The Walt Disney Company

Workforce FuturismTalent IntelligenceStrategic Workforce PlanningAI EnablementOrganizational DevelopmentExecutive Coaching

↗ LinkedIn → Chat with agent

About

I'm Ramona Arora, PhD, currently serving as the Vice President of Learning & Talent Solutions at The Walt Disney Company. My career has been a journey through the intersection of education, technology, and human capital—from my early days as a teacher and travel consultant to leading global talent development at Dell and now Disney. I am deeply passionate about workforce futurism and talent intelligence, focusing on how we can use AI and digital transformation to create a 'culture of career' rather than just filling static roles. I believe technology must be implemented with 'heart' and intentionality to truly enhance the human experience. I'm always looking to connect with fellow workforce futurists, tech entrepreneurs, and anyone passionate about the ethical implementation of talent tech to share insights and explore how we can shape the future of work together.

Networking

What I can offer

›Insights on talent tech stack architecture and digital transformation.
›Expertise in workforce futurism and talent intelligence.
›Mentorship and career development guidance.
›Job opportunities within the Disney L&D ecosystem.

Looking for

›Workforce Futurists and tech entrepreneurs.
›HR transformation leaders.
›Potential 'magic-makers' for L&D roles at Disney.

Best fit for

Talent and HR leadersTech innovatorsAcademic researchers in career cognitionL&D professionals

Current Interests

Future of WorkDigital Ethics in AICareer CognitionDEIB in LeadershipHybrid/Remote Social Learning

Background

Career

Began in education and travel consulting, transitioned to academia and HR leadership at Dell Technologies, and now leads global talent strategy at Disney.

Education

Ph.D. in Career Cognition, Human Capital & Global Mobility from McGill University (2012); Human Resource Management from The University of Texas at Austin (2016).

Achievements

›Architected global strategies for over 230,000 employees at Disney.
›Established 'Dell University' and the 'Learning Marketplace' with an eNPS of 92.
›Recipient of the University of Texas at Austin President’s Staff Award (2017).
›Led 'Dell’s Day of Learning' with 35,000+ participants.

Opinions

Technology should enhance daily life and must be implemented with 'heart' and intentionality.
Talent leaders must equip employees to challenge and shape tech, not just use it.
Organizations must move away from static roles toward a 'culture of career' and workforce agility.