Mark Cousino

Senior Vice President, Talent and Learning at Kyndryl

Talent ManagementLearning & DevelopmentHR Technology ArchitectureStrategic LeadershipChange ManagementWorkforce Planning

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About

I'm Mark Cousino, currently serving as the Senior Vice President of Talent and Learning at Kyndryl. My career has been a journey of driving progress with purpose—from my early days as a Power Production Journeyman in the Air Force to leading global learning strategies at companies like Boeing and Raytheon. I am deeply passionate about the intersection of technology and human potential, particularly how Generative AI is reshaping our organizational culture. I focus on building skills-first workforces and believe that for change to stick, we must keep people at the heart of it. Whether I'm advising academic boards or mentoring the next generation of leaders, I'm always looking to bridge the gap between industry needs and educational outcomes. I’m here to connect with fellow visionaries who are eager to transform the talent landscape and drive meaningful, people-centric growth.

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What I can offer

›Insights on HR transformation and L&D strategy
›Expertise in scaling global talent programs
›Guidance on bridging the gap between industry and higher education

Looking for

›expanding my professional network
›exploring mutual opportunities in Talent and Learning

Best fit for

C-suite leadersTalent professionalsAcademic advisory boardsHR professionals

Current Interests

Generative AI impact on cultureGlobal mentorship programsSTEM educationSkills-first workforce planningDigital learning disruption

Background

Career

Began as a Power Production Journeyman in the USAF, transitioned into technical training and instructional design at Emerson and GE, then scaled into global L&D leadership roles at Boeing and Raytheon before joining Kyndryl.

Education

Masters in Adult Education from University of Phoenix (2008); BS in Management of Information Technology from Purdue University Global (2003).

Achievements

›Achieved $12M+ annual savings at Raytheon by transforming L&D into a Center of Excellence.
›Spearheaded a $100M investment in workforce development at Boeing.
›Secured $20M+ for a LEED-certified training center at Emerson.
›Named 1997 Airman of the Year (88th Civil Engineering Group).

Opinions

AI is not just a tool but a cultural transformation that will become as pervasive as air.
It's not what you know or who you know; it's who KNOWS what you know!
Embedding people at the center of change is essential for lasting organizational impact.