The Leader as Learner: Unlocking Transformation in People and Organizations
The East-European Center for Research in Economics and Business (ECREB) from the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration, West University of Timișoara, in collaboration with the Doctoral School of Economics and Business Administration (SDEAA – WUT), is pleased to invite you to a new edition of the ECREB e-Lecture series:
The Leader as Learner: Unlocking Transformation in People and Organizations
Guest Speaker:
Dr. Vatsal Singh
Director & Head, Talent Development | Samsung Electronics, Southwest Asia
About the Speaker:
Dr. Vatsal Singh is a seasoned leader in Human Resource Development with over two decades of experience driving talent, leadership, and organizational transformation across some of the most respected organizations – including Samsung Electronics, Infosys, Wipro, and Kessels & Smit.
Currently serving as Director and Head of Talent Development at Samsung Electronics for Southwest Asia (India, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka), Dr. Singh leads strategic learning and leadership initiatives that span thousands of employees and impact business outcomes across the region. He has been a member of Samsung’s Global Leadership Task Force since 2016, collaborating with global institutions to design leadership programs with worldwide reach. His work has contributed to Samsung being recognized as one of the world’s top employers and a leading brand in India for three consecutive years.
Dr. Singh holds a Ph.D. in Organizational Behavior from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay, where his doctoral thesis on the synergistic relationship between organizational learning and job outcomes was recognized as one of India’s top three by the National Academy of Psychology. He also holds an M.Phil. in Planning & Development from IIT Bombay and has recently completed the prestigious CHRO Senior Executive Program at The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania (2024–25).
A certified Gallup Strengths Coach and Positive Psychology Coach, Dr. Singh has coached over 700 leaders on Individual Development Plans and has designed and delivered 125+ workshops reaching more than 3,000 participants globally. He has served as an Adjunct Faculty member at the University at Buffalo, NY, and as an Assistant Professor at Amrita University, where he taught PhD, MBA, and Executive MBA students.
Dr. Singh brings a rare combination of deep academic rigor, real-world leadership experience, and a genuine passion for human growth — making him a compelling voice on how learning shapes leaders, and how leaders navigate change.
