Sam Worobec
About Sam Worobec
Sam Worobec serves as the Senior Vice President and Head of Central Talent at Red Ventures, where he has worked since 2023. With a diverse background in training and talent development across various industries, he focuses on leveraging technology to enhance organizational capabilities and develop future leaders.
Work at Red Ventures
Sam Worobec currently serves as the Senior Vice President, Head of Central Talent at Red Ventures, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he leads global Central Talent functions, which encompass Campus and Executive Recruiting, Talent Development, Talent Management & Engagement, and Talent Analytics. Prior to his current title, he worked at Red Ventures as Vice President of Learning & Development from 2018 to 2020 and as Vice President of Talent Management, Development & Technology from 2020 to 2023.
Education and Expertise
Sam Worobec earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Music Business (Management and Production) and Telecommunications (New Media Marketing and Advertising) from Indiana University, studying from 2002 to 2006. His educational background provides him with a unique combination of creativity and business acumen, which he applies in his professional roles. He specializes in leveraging technology to enhance organizational capabilities and upskill existing workforces.
Background in Training and Development
Sam Worobec has extensive experience in training and development across various industries. He worked at Chipotle Mexican Grill in multiple roles, including Director of Training, Internal Communications & Operations Services, and Growth Seed Training Manager. His previous positions also include Learning Partner at Vestas and Documentation & Training Specialist at Dish Network. His focus on training-as-recruiting and developing future leaders is a key aspect of his career.
Professional Experience Prior to Red Ventures
Before joining Red Ventures, Sam Worobec held several significant roles. He was the Director of Training, Internal Communications & Operations Services at Chipotle Mexican Grill from 2016 to 2018. He also served as a Training Development Manager and an eLearning and Instructional Design Developer at Chipotle. His earlier roles include HR Training Development Specialist at West Suburban Bank and Learning Partner at Vestas, showcasing his diverse expertise in talent development.
Co-Founder of Training Simplified
In addition to his role at Red Ventures, Sam Worobec is a Co-Founder of Training Simplified, a venture he started in 2022. This initiative reflects his commitment to enhancing training methodologies and practices in various sectors. His experience in developing talent pipelines for industries such as banking, telecommunications, energy, and food service supports his work at Training Simplified.