Christian Dior Global Head of Learning & Leadership
- Location
- ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Executive
- Department
- Human Resources, People & Culture
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Aug 27, 2026
About Christian Dior
Christian Dior, founded in Paris in 1946, stands as one of the world’s most influential maisons, uniting haute couture, ready-to-wear, leather goods, fragrance, beauty, and exceptional retail experiences. As an employer, Dior offers a culture shaped by artistic audacity, meticulous craftsmanship, and the pursuit of excellence, where heritage and innovation continually enrich one another. Its teams collaborate across ateliers, studios, boutiques, and corporate functions within an international environment that values elegance, precision, inclusivity, and entrepreneurial spirit. Working at Dior means contributing to a legacy of timeless style while helping define the future of luxury with creativity, discipline, and purpose.
Christian Dior Couture, Paris: Global Head of Learning & Leadership (F/H/X) to drive strategic skills and leadership development across the luxury maison.
Role & Responsibilities
- Define and implement a robust, innovative Learning strategy aligned with Dior's global business strategy and cultural evolution through structured needs assessment across business units and geographic zones
- Anticipate skill gaps and design proactive competency development plans in collaboration with key organizational entities
- Manage the complete learning value chain from partner evaluation and pedagogical design to delivery platform oversight, continuous improvement, and performance metrics for all learning modalities (in-person, digital, coaching, mentoring)
- Lead internal teams and external training providers in the delivery of management and leadership development programs, coordinating expert interventions and monitoring participant outcomes
- Design and execute organization-wide reskilling strategy and change management initiatives aligned with Dior's AI acceleration roadmap
- Identify, promote, and embed expected leadership competencies and behaviors reflecting Dior's strategy and Group values
- Select, contract, and oversee internal and external coaches; match coaches to specific situations and evaluate coaching effectiveness to develop the coaching practice and partnerships
- Define and monitor key performance indicators across all learning and development modalities to ensure ROI and program effectiveness
Qualifications
- Advanced degree (Bac +5) from a business school or equivalent, with specialization in Human Resources, Talent Development, Management, or related field
- Minimum 10 years of significant professional experience in Learning & Development functions, ideally in an international environment or luxury house setting
- Extensive practical experience in training facilitation and instructional design
- Full command of the learning value chain from needs assessment through evaluation and ROI analysis
- Demonstrated ability to define and pilot clear strategic vision for skills and leadership development
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills across multiple hierarchical levels and internal/external audiences
- Strong project management capability with ability to independently pilot complex initiatives from conception through execution with rigor and collaboration
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint advanced functions
- Familiarity with e-learning platforms and digital learning tools
Skills
Experience
Minimum 10 years of significant professional experience in Learning & Development functions, preferably within an international context or luxury house environment, with proven expertise in training facilitation and instructional engineering.
Education
Advanced degree (Bac +5) from a business school or equivalent institution, with specialization in Human Resources, Skills Development, Management, or related discipline.
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
Christian Dior fosters a culture of refined creativity, exceptional craftsmanship, and continuous innovation, where teams are encouraged to uphold the Maison’s heritage while shaping the future of luxury. As an employer, it offers a dynamic and exacting environment that values collaboration, excellence, and the development of talent across artistic, retail, and corporate disciplines.
About Cerulean
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