Val Chardakova Clark
About Val Chardakova Clark
Val Chardakova Clark is a Learning and Talent Development Manager at Expedia Group with extensive experience in training, development, and recruitment across various sectors.
Current Role at Expedia Group
Val Chardakova Clark is presently serving as the Learning and Talent Development Manager / Trainer & Facilitator at Expedia Group. In this role, she is responsible for managing talent development programs, conducting training sessions, and facilitating workshops. She has been with Expedia Group in this capacity since 2024.
Previous Roles at Expedia Group
Val Chardakova Clark has held several roles at Expedia Group over the years. From 2022 to 2024, she was the L&D Community Manager & Trainer / WELL London Chapter Lead. She also worked as a Learning Program Manager, Trainer & Mentor from 2021 to 2022, and as a Learning and Development Manager from 2020 to 2021. Her earlier positions include Training and Development Specialist from 2019 to 2020 and Global Learning & Development Coordinator for Vrbo in 2019. She began her journey with Expedia Group as a Sr. Recruitment Coordinator EMEA for HomeAway from 2017 to 2019.
Professional Background
Val Chardakova Clark has a diverse professional background with experience in various sectors and roles. Before joining Expedia Group, she worked at Google as the EMEA Tech Scholarships Program Manager via Adecco from 2016 to 2017. She also held positions at Petroplan as a Recruitment Assistant and at Empower Denmark (now Henningsen Global) as a Project Coordinator in Aarhus, Denmark. Earlier in her career, she was an HR Consulting Assistant at Siemens Wind Power in Brande, Denmark, and an Administrative Assistant at ORCO LTD. in Burgas, Bulgaria.
Educational Background
Val Chardakova Clark has a well-rounded educational background. She holds a Master of Science in Business Innovation from Aarhus University, obtained between 2010 and 2012. She studied Learning & Development Management and achieved a Level 5 Diploma at CIPD Qualifications from 2019 to 2020. Additionally, she pursued studies in Economics & Business Management at the University of Economics Varna, Bulgaria, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree. She also completed an ERASMUS Exchange Program in Business & Economics at the University Matej Bel in Slovakia from 2008 to 2009.
Learning and Development Initiatives
Val Chardakova Clark has organized large-scale learning initiatives such as 'Month of Learning' and 'Days of Learning,' involving multiple training sessions and workshops. She has designed and facilitated various leadership and soft skills workshops, including Positive Psychology workshops and Cultural Focus groups. She maintains a strong focus on personal development and is currently pursuing a Corporate & Executive Coaching Program with The Coaching Academy.