John Dempkey
About John Dempkey
John Dempkey is the Global Head of Learning & Development at SC Johnson, with extensive experience in training and development across various industries.
Current Position at SC Johnson
John Dempkey serves as the Global Head of Learning & Development at SC Johnson, located in Greater Milwaukee. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing and guiding the company's global learning and development strategies. His responsibilities include implementing effective training programs and managing initiatives that foster employee growth and development.
Previous Roles at SC Johnson
Before stepping into his current role, John Dempkey functioned as the Senior Manager of Learning and Development - Manufacturing at SC Johnson from 2018 to 2020 in Racine, Wisconsin. During this period, he focused on enhancing the learning and development processes within the manufacturing sector of the company.
Experience at Nexgen Pharma
John Dempkey held the position of Manager, Training and Development at Nexgen Pharma from 2016 to 2018. During his tenure in Colorado Springs, Colorado, he was instrumental in shaping the company's training and development strategies, ensuring effective knowledge transfer and employee skill enhancement.
Educational Background
John Dempkey pursued higher education at Grand Valley State University, where he earned a Master's Degree in Leadership (MA, Ed) from 2009 to 2011. Prior to that, he completed his Bachelor’s Degree in Education at the same institution from 1997 to 2002. His foundational education took place at Fremont High School from 1993 to 1996.
Implementation of Learning Programs at SC Johnson
John Dempkey has led several significant learning and development initiatives at SC Johnson. He piloted the global implementation of the Workday Learning Management System (LMS) and launched the Skillsoft Learning Experience Platform (LxP) globally. He also developed global Enterprise Training Programs known as Corporate University, established an internal instructional design team, and created a learning technologist function to meet the increasing demand for corporate training programs.