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Leading Talent Transformation and AI Adoption at eBay with Danielle Clark

Welcome back to The Talent Development Hot Seat podcast! In today’s episode, host Andy Storch sits down with Danielle Clark, VP of Talent and Head of Global Talent Strategy at eBay, for a practical and insightful exploration of the future of work and talent management. Danielle, a seasoned leader with more than 15 years of industry experience, shares her journey from recruitment in London to spearheading major talent transformations at eBay and other Fortune 500 companies.

This episode dives into Danielle’s blueprint for building a unified talent ecosystem—connecting talent acquisition, development, and management under one strategic umbrella. Learn how she’s championed data-driven approaches, scalable learning initiatives, and internal mobility to keep eBay’s workforce agile, empowered, and ready for what’s next. Danielle also reveals eBay’s tactics for upskilling employees, the impact of live and on-demand learning, and how integrating AI into talent development is reshaping everything from recruitment to coaching.

For talent leaders eager to drive sustainable change, Danielle shares actionable advice on sponsorship, communications, and building cross-functional teams. Whether you’re in HR, L&D, or simply passionate about helping people grow, you’ll find tons of value in this candid conversation.

Ready to rethink talent development and get inspired to tackle the tough challenges? Let’s jump into the conversation with Danielle Clark.

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