Rob Lauber – Founder, XLO Global

Rob Lauber is a globally recognized leader with 30+ years of experience driving workforce development, learning transformation, and talent strategies at world-class organizations. As Chief Learning Officer at McDonald’s, Yum! Brands, and Cingular Wireless (now AT&T), Rob led initiatives that impacted millions, including the groundbreaking Archways to Opportunity program, one of the most comprehensive corporate education pathways worldwide, managing a $50M+ annual budget for that program alone.

Named Chief Learning Officer of the Year by CLO Magazine (2013) and consistently recognized for achieving business impact and innovation, Rob has also guided teams to Training Magazine’s Top 50 rankings and Brandon Hall awards across multiple years. His thought leadership extends to panel discussions, global webinars, and articles on learning and talent trends.

Rob has served on boards including the Association for Talent Development (Chair, 2010), Leadership Kentucky, and Kentuckiana Works.

As the founder of XLO Global LLC, he now advises businesses on strategic workforce development and performance solutions globally.