Zaur ShiraliyevVP – Learning & Development - Chalhoub Group

Zaur Shiraliyev is an accomplished executive in talent development, leadership, and organizational transformation, with extensive international experience across diverse industries and multicultural environments. As Vice President of Talent and Learning at Chalhoub Group, he leads Chalhoub University and drives enterprise-wide strategies to strengthen leadership, develop future-ready talent, and build organizational capability in support of the Group's long-term ambitions. His work bridges business strategy and people development, positioning talent and learning as critical enablers of organizational performance, employee engagement, and retention.

Throughout his career, Zaur has championed innovative approaches to talent management, executive development, organizational change, coaching, and learning culture. He is the architect of The Next Five, a strategic initiative designed to embed a sustainable learning culture and empower employees and leaders to take ownership of continuous growth. His leadership philosophy, “The Transformative Power of Leadership: From Individual Mastery to Collective Brilliance,” reflects his belief that exceptional organizations are built by leaders who unlock human potential and turn individual strengths into collective success.

Zaur holds an MBA and an Executive Master's in Change Leadership, alongside a Diploma in Executive Coaching from the Academy of Executive Coaching (AoEC). He is also an accredited Insights Discovery Practitioner and a certified NLP practitioner. Recognized through regional awards for leadership and learning strategy, he is a frequent contributor to industry conversations on leadership, talent, organizational capability, and the evolving future of work. His approach combines evidence-informed thinking, commercial pragmatism, and a deep commitment to helping people and organizations thrive.