The skills gap isn’t simply about missing competencies—it’s a systems challenge tied to how organizations transform their workforce in the face of rapid technological change. To meet this challenge, leaders must ensure employees can adapt, innovate, and thrive alongside AI.

In this webinar, we’ll explore how forward-thinking organizations are building a workforce transformation strategy that blends:

•     AI implementation strategies that focus on empowering employees to drive transformation.
•     Data-driven insights that track the outcomes that matter most to the business.
•     Human-centered learning design that fosters relevance, engagement, and long-term business impact.

Join us to discover how to transform the skills gap into a competitive advantage—by uniting AI, data, and human-centered learning into a powerful engine for workforce transformation.

Michelle Pletch is a strategic thinker who helps organizations and their people achieve their full potential through innovative learning solutions. With a foundation in public education and experience spanning higher education and the private sector, she has dedicated her career to creating inclusive, impactful learning experiences.

After more than a decade in public education, Michelle transitioned to instructional design and learning strategy, bringing her expertise to ELB Learning. She previously served as a Learning Experience Design Manager and Senior Learning Strategist, leveraging her diverse background to craft innovative training solutions.

Now, as the Vice President of Strategic Solution Development, Michelle partners with clients to address organizational challenges and drive strategic goals through tailored learning initiatives. She specializes in aligning training solutions with business objectives, ensuring measurable impact and long-term success.

Beyond her professional life, Michelle is the founder of a nonprofit animal rescue organization, dedicated to providing care and safe homes for animals in need. She is also passionate about environmental sustainability and fostering inclusive, supportive communities.

Gary Lamach is an accomplished strategist with over two decades of experience in learning and development. As Vice President of Client Solutions, he advises global organizations on transforming their talent and learning functions to drive enterprise value. Working across industries, he architects comprehensive workforce strategies for large-scale transformation programs, ensuring measurable results through targeted initiatives.

Gary’s leadership and strategic vision consistently deliver bespoke solutions that anticipate and adapt to evolving market demands. His expertise in optimizing talent investments has helped Fortune 500 companies enhance workforce productivity and implement scalable, high-impact transformation programs. A recognized thought leader, Gary is passionate about the intersection of innovation, learning, and business strategy—creating forward-thinking approaches that shape the future of work.

Marko Horvat, CPA, is a passionate financial executive with more than two decades of experience transforming finance functions and guiding organizations through complex business and digital transformations. With a career spanning CFO, controller, and advisory leadership roles, Marko has consistently driven performance through the integration of efficient processes, top-tier talent, and innovative technology. He has advised Fortune 500 companies, private equity sponsors, healthcare institutions, and nonprofits, helping them achieve sustainable growth, operational excellence, and financial resilience. Currently serving as SVP of Business Transformation at ELB Learning, he partners with business leaders to shape strategies for sustainable evolution and organizational success.

Marko’s career highlights include leading finance transformation strategies as Vice President at Gartner, directing financial modernization efforts at Clinica Sierra Vista and Kern Medical, and advancing private equity–backed finance maturity as Managing Director at E78. A sought-after speaker and thought leader, he has contributed to conferences, podcasts, and advisory boards—including serving on the Strategic AI Advisory Board at the University of San Francisco. His areas of expertise span business and digital transformation, AI in finance, strategic planning, revenue cycle, treasury, and compliance. Marko’s work reflects his commitment to helping organizations unlock their full potential through innovation, insight, and execution.