Karl Benson Molina, Cssgb (He/Him/His)
About Karl Benson Molina, Cssgb (He/Him/His)
Karl Benson Molina serves as the Regional Manager for Talent and Leadership Development at RingCentral, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in training and development, having held various roles at companies such as Entelechy, Inc. and Convergys Singapore Holdings.
Current Role at RingCentral
Karl Benson Molina serves as the Regional Manager for Talent and Leadership Development - APAC at RingCentral. He has held this position since 2020 and is based in Manila, National Capital Region, Philippines. In this role, he manages the partnership between the Talent Development and Digital Learning and Enablement teams, particularly focusing on the Manager Onboarding project. He also oversees the Unleash Your Leadership Potential program, a key leadership development initiative at RingCentral, and facilitates the Virtual Unleash Your Leadership Potential program for leaders across various international locations.
Previous Experience at RingCentral
Prior to his current role, Karl worked at RingCentral in several capacities. He was the Lead of the Culture Council from 2018 to 2020 and served as Senior Officer for Global Leadership Development from 2017 to 2020. During his tenure, he developed and facilitated content for the #LearningTogether program under Talent Development and supported talent and performance management efforts in collaboration with the program manager for Performance Management.
Professional Background
Karl has a diverse professional background in training and development. He worked at Convergys Singapore Holdings in various roles, including Associate Trainer for Communication and Culture Training and Near Hire Training, as well as a Communication Coach for AT&T Uverse. He also held positions at TeleDevelopment Services, Inc. as Supervisor for Training Delivery and Implementations, and at MicroSourcing as Site Lead for Learning and Development. His experience spans multiple training disciplines and organizational contexts.
Education and Expertise
Karl holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Family Life and Child Development from the University of the Philippines, which he completed from 2005 to 2010. He furthered his education at Ateneo de Manila University, where he studied Organizational Leadership and earned a Diploma in Organization Development from 2019 to 2022. His educational background supports his expertise in talent development and leadership training.
Training and Development Initiatives
In his current and previous roles, Karl has been involved in various training and development initiatives. He brokers with external vendors to explore potential course offerings for RingCentral and has facilitated the Unleash Your Leadership Potential program across multiple international sites, including the US, UK, China, Philippines, France, and Australia. His efforts contribute to enhancing leadership capabilities within the organization.