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Mike Mather Joins Yoodli as Chief Learning Advisor

Yoodli, an innovative AI platform specializing in human skill development, has recently appointed Mike Mather as their new Chief Learning Advisor. Mather, who previously served as the Chief Learning Officer at KPMG, will play a vital role in helping Yoodli's customers convert theoretical practice into tangible skills applicable in real-world job scenarios.

With a robust background in learning and development, Mather is well-acquainted with the challenges and opportunities organizations face in preparing their workforce for an increasingly digital and AI-driven future. During his tenure at KPMG, which spanned from 2023 to September 2026, Mather was instrumental in spearheading initiatives aimed at equipping employees with the necessary skills for the evolving job landscape. Under his leadership, KPMG gained recognition as the LearningElite Organization of the Year by Chief Learning Officer magazine in 2023.

Mather's experience extends beyond KPMG; he has a rich history of advising major Fortune 100 firms on HR and learning transformations, having dedicated over two decades to this field through roles at EY, IBM, and PwC. His qualifications include holding a Chartered Accountant designation in Canada and an MBA, which underline his expertise in organizational learning.

At Yoodli, Mather's primary focus will be to provide strategic guidance to customers on developing readiness programs that transcend mere completion of training courses. He emphasizes the importance of achieving measurable changes in employee behavior and skills application—an area where many organizations struggle.

Yoodli has already gained traction among some of the world’s foremost sales enablement and learning teams, including industry giants like Google, Databricks, FranklinCovey, Korn Ferry, and Snowflake. These organizations utilize Yoodli for various purposes including AI tool training, manager coaching, and market readiness enablement. Mather's insights in this role will further enrich the company's offerings.

A notable takeaway from Mather's vision is his understanding of learning leaders' needs. In his words, “Learning leaders don't need another place to send people. They need proof that their people are ready.” This insight aligns with Yoodli's mission to facilitate genuine outcomes through focused learning approaches.

He articulates the existing issue he has observed throughout his career—