Amanda Egan
About Amanda Egan
Amanda Egan serves as the Global Head of Learning & Development at Web Summit, where she has worked since 2018. With extensive experience in sales training and talent development, she has held various roles at IBM and Oracle, and has pursued numerous certifications in leadership and coaching.
Current Role at Web Summit
Amanda Egan serves as the Global Head of Learning & Development at Web Summit, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she oversees the global Learning & Development budget and implements various learning initiatives. She has been instrumental in driving the usage of online learning platforms, including Coursera, O’Reilly, and LinkedIn Learning. Egan also sources new vendors for specialist training and offers a diverse range of learning options, such as in-house and virtual courses, customized roadmaps, and guest speaker masterclasses.
Previous Experience in Learning and Development
Prior to her current role, Amanda Egan worked at Web Summit as a Principal Trainer, focusing on new hire training, sales, soft skills, leadership, performance management, and career development. She also held various positions at IBM, including Software Skills Lead and Senior Sales Advisory Learning Specialist, where she contributed to the development of training programs for over 15 years. Her experience includes roles in telesales and education sales at organizations like Oracle and Golden Pages.
Educational Background and Certifications
Amanda Egan has pursued extensive education in management and leadership. She studied at the University of Michigan, earning a Certificate in Managing Talent in 2019. Additionally, she completed a Certificate in Psychological First Aid at John Hopkins University and a program on Women in Leadership at Case Western Reserve University, both in 2019. Egan has also studied Executive Leadership Coaching at IESE Business School in 2022 and has ongoing studies at the Irish Management Institute and Life Coach Labs.
Strategic Initiatives and Responsibilities
In her role at Web Summit, Amanda Egan acts as a strategic trusted advisor and mentor for management during performance reviews. She runs the in-house Quality Call Program and is committed to inspiring growth and talent development through blended-learning experiences. Egan's initiatives include offering a wide range of learning options and engaging with top business schools to enhance the learning environment within the organization.
Career Timeline and Progression
Amanda Egan's career spans over two decades, beginning with her role as a Telesales Advertising Specialist at Golden Pages in 1995. She transitioned to IBM in 1998, where she held multiple positions, including Sales Trainer and Telesales Manager, until 2016. After a brief tenure at Oracle, she returned to Web Summit in 2018, where she has since made significant contributions to the Learning & Development function.