Insur Shamgunov
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Global Head of Talent Development
Panama City, Panamá Province, Panama
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Global Head of Talent DevelopmentCanonicalMay 2026 - Current (5 months)Canonical is the company behind Ubuntu, the leading open-source platform for developers, cloud infrastructure, and connected devices, running across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. Since 2004, it has operated as a fully distributed organisation of 1,400+ engineers and specialists across 80+ countries; remote-first before it was a trend.
Building the talent development function from scratch with a research-led approach, grounded in how Canonical's best people actually lead.- Global Head of Organisational Culture and EngagementUnited NationsApr 2024 - Apr 2026 (2 years 1 month)Led enterprise culture and engagement work at the United Nations Office for Project Services, the UN’s $3.5B operational arm, across 130+ countries, including fragile and high-risk environments. Set behavioural expectations, embedded culture metrics into leadership decision-making, and supported executive leaders in navigating political, financial, and human risk. Operated at the intersection of culture, performance, and organisational stability in a post-crisis context.
- Global Head of People & Organisational Capability, Senior DirectorWorld VisionJun 2021 - Aug 2023 (2 years 3 months)Directed the global centre of expertise for talent, leadership, learning, and performance for 35,000 staff across 100+ countries. Built an integrated people operating system linking performance, succession, development, and engagement. Strengthened leadership accountability and execution through enterprise programmes and clear governance in a complex, mission-driven organisation.
- Partner, Principal ConsultantALL INMar 2016 - May 2021 (5 years 3 months)Partnered with CEOs and executive teams to reshape people strategy, leadership expectations, and operating culture in complex organisations. Built enterprise leadership and learning systems that moved values into daily behaviour and strengthened execution discipline. Led transformation work that increased senior leader capability and embedded clear performance expectations across corporate and mission-driven settings.
- Principal Consultant and Subject Matter Expert, Employee Engagement and LeadershipGallupJan 2011 - Jan 2016 (5 years 1 month)Advised senior executives on engagement, culture, and leadership effectiveness across global industries. Turned large-scale engagement and performance data into clear leadership actions, behavioural standards, and accountability routines. Led enterprise programmes that strengthened team performance and organisational alignment in complex environments.
- Senior Learning & Development ConsultantGallupApr 2009 - Dec 2010 (1 year 9 months)Designed and delivered leadership development and transition programmes for multinational clients, working closely with senior leaders and executive teams.
- EFounder and Executive DirectorEurasian CollegeJun 1999 - Aug 2004 (5 years 3 months)Founded and led a leadership college in a post-Soviet context. Built the institution from the ground up, including governance, academic model, and faculty recruitment. Shaped leadership and ethics programmes and led a mission-centred organisation through growth and cross-cultural complexity.
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- Executive MBA, Business Administration and ManagementSaïd Business School University of OxfordJan 2013 - Jan 2015 (2 years 1 month)Focus on strategy, organisational leadership, and digital learning models.
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D, Educational StudiesUniversity of OxfordJan 2005 - Jan 2009 (4 years 1 month)Research focused on leadership development and professional learning.
- Master of Studies, Theology/Theological StudiesQueens University BelfastSep 1999 - Aug 2002 (3 years)
- SBachelor's degreeSaint Petersburg Christian UniversityJan 1993 - Jan 1997 (4 years 1 month)
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