Eric Dingler

Eric Dingler is a seasoned leader and retired senior human resources executive from the "Big 4" firms. He has over 30 years of experience enabling organizations to cultivate nimble, high-performing workforces. He recently served as Managing Director and Chief Learning Officer of Deloitte, where he spearheaded learning and development initiatives for over 120,000 practitioners across four countries. Eric's strategic transformation efforts aligned with business goals and culture, earning him recognition as an intrapreneur and positive disruptor. 

During his tenure at Deloitte, Eric developed a $1.4 billion transformation strategy to support the future of work, focusing on precision development at scale across technology, functional, and leadership skills. His leadership achieved measurable results, including cost efficiency and increased learning impact, alongside a 100% increase in the learner base. 

Eric's career journey began as an auditor at Arthur Andersen before transitioning to consulting and subsequently holding Talent Leadership roles at Coca-Cola, Bristol-Myers Squibb, and The Gap. His commitment to equality and LGBTQ issues in the workplace and education has earned him recognition, including the University of the Pacific's Outstanding Alumni Award for university service in 2022. 

A University of the Pacific graduate with a B.S. in Business Administration and Accounting, Eric also holds an MBA from the Anderson School of Business at UCLA. In addition to his professional endeavors, Eric and his husband split their time between Palm Springs and Long Beach, California, enjoying travel, surfing, and cooking. 

Eric Dingler is a contributing author of the widely acclaimed book The Talent-Fueled Enterprise - A Powerful Approach to Build Tomorrow’s Workforce, published in June 2024.