Ryan Milella
About Ryan Milella
Ryan Milella is a Learning and Development Specialist with extensive experience in change management across various organizations. He has a background in accounting and has developed innovative training approaches to support individuals in corporate change journeys.
Current Role as Learning and Development Specialist
Ryan Milella currently serves as a Learning and Development Specialist at American Tower, a position he has held since 2020. He operates in the Johannesburg Metropolitan Area and focuses on improving training approaches and learning platforms. His work aims to better support learners who are impacted by change within corporate settings. He utilizes a lean approach to facilitate individual change journeys, ensuring that training is effective and relevant.
Previous Experience at American Tower
Before his current role, Ryan Milella worked at American Tower as a Change Manager from 2017 to 2020. During this three-year tenure in Sandton, South Africa, he was responsible for managing change initiatives within the organization. His experience in this role contributed to his understanding of the dynamics of organizational change and the importance of effective communication and training.
Experience at Deloitte
Ryan Milella spent six years at Deloitte from 1994 to 2000, where he held the position of Learning and Development Manager. This role allowed him to gain significant experience in developing training programs and supporting employee development within a large corporate environment. His time at Deloitte laid the groundwork for his future roles in learning and development.
Educational Background
Ryan Milella studied at the University of Witwatersrand, where he earned a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) and a Bachelor of Accounting (BAcc) while pursuing his Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification in South Africa. Prior to this, he completed his Matric at Parktown Boys High School from 1984 to 1988. His educational background in accounting provides a strong foundation for his roles in corporate training and development.
Change Management Experience
Ryan Milella has extensive experience in change management, having held positions at several organizations. He worked as a Change Manager at Adcorp Holdings Limited from 2015 to 2017 and at allaboutXpert from 2012 to 2015. In these roles, he focused on facilitating change initiatives and training, contributing to the development of blended learning approaches that emphasize digitalized learning experiences for IT users.