JD Dillon began his career on the frontline, managing movie theaters and theme parks. With 25 years of experience leading operations and L&D at dynamic organizations like Disney, AMC and Kaplan, he has become a recognized authority on performance enablement and a passionate advocate for improving the employee experience. As the Chief Learning Officer of Axonify, JD develops technology and services that empower over 4 million frontline workers worldwide to perform at their best every day. A sought-after speaker, author and advisor, he specializes in ecosystem strategy and AI-enabled practices through his LearnGeek brand. JD’s latest book, The Modern Learning Ecosystem, offers a personal, practical, hilarious perspective on L&D’s evolving role in today’s workplace.
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