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DONOVAN MÜLLER

Guildford

Summary

Strategic Leadership and Professional Development Consultant with over 20 years of experience designing and delivering high-impact learning programs across global markets and diverse industries. Adept at partnering with senior stakeholders to co-create solutions aligned with complex business and talent challenges. Deep expertise in instructional design, facilitation, and coaching. Skilled at leading large-scale, global executive development programs, and cross-functional delivery teams. Brings a consultative, commercially savvy approach, and a passion for enabling leadership transformation and growth.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Director

Duke Corporate Education
London
10.2024 - Current
  • Design and lead global executive development programs that support transformation and capability-building at scale.
  • Identify, manage, and inspire interdisciplinary faculty teams to deliver learning experiences that spark bold leadership action.
  • Serve as strategic partner to CHROs and senior L&D stakeholders, aligning leadership development with evolving business and talent priorities.
  • Build and sustain trusted senior client relationships, embedding long-term partnerships through insight, innovation, and value.
  • Orchestrate cross-functional delivery teams across design, facilitation, technology, and logistics to ensure seamless execution and measurable impact.
  • Manage program budgets from £250K to £2M, balancing innovation with commercial stewardship.
  • Integrate digital platforms and blended solutions to meet diverse learner needs in virtual and hybrid environments.
  • Support business development through lead cultivation, proposal creation, pitches, and thought leadership initiatives.

Managing Director & Facilitator

Don Müller Ltd
London
02.2020 - 09.2024
  • Developed and delivered bespoke leadership and learning programs tailored to complex client needs.
  • Created proprietary methodologies informed by the latest L&D and behavioural research.
  • Maintained strong client relationships through strategic account management and continuous value delivery.
  • Delivered executive facilitation and coaching services across corporate, non-profit, and government sectors.
  • Conducted learning needs analyses and diagnostics to inform solution design and stakeholder alignment.

Regional Managing Director & Facilitator

Sodia
03.2016 - 01.2020
  • Company Overview: Global
  • Led executive development engagements across regions, increasing profitability by 30%.
  • Designed and facilitated leadership programs for senior leaders, consistently achieving high participant ratings.
  • Acted as strategic advisor on leadership, culture, and transformation initiatives.
  • Translated business challenges into integrated leadership interventions.
  • Global

Co-Founder & Managing Director

Appletree Group
06.2010 - 02.2016
  • Company Overview: Global
  • Founded and scaled a leadership consultancy specialising in transformation and change.
  • Led end-to-end program delivery, from client discovery to evaluation and follow-up.
  • Developed proprietary tools and content to address complex organisational learning needs.
  • Maintained a strong commercial orientation, driving sustainable business growth.
  • Global

Leadership Director

Grace Family Church
01.2009 - 06.2010
  • Company Overview: South Africa
  • Designed and delivered leadership development programs for community and volunteer leaders.
  • Developed strategic learning initiatives aligned with organisational goals.
  • Led regional volunteer leadership teams and development strategies.
  • South Africa

Leadership Consultant

Kaplan UK
London
04.2008 - 12.2008
  • Company Overview: London
  • Facilitated leadership workshops for corporate clients.
  • Designed bespoke leadership development materials.
  • Provided performance coaching and feedback.
  • London

Learning Manager

Deloitte Global Learning
London
04.2007 - 03.2008
  • Company Overview: London
  • Delivered global onboarding and leadership content.
  • Supported development of digital and classroom learning experiences.
  • Implemented evaluation systems to assess impact and ROI.
  • London

Audit Senior

Deloitte
San Francisco
01.2004 - 03.2007
  • Company Overview: San Francisco
  • Led audit teams for multinational clients.
  • Conducted regulatory compliance assessments.
  • Managed key client relationships and reporting processes.
  • San Francisco

Education

Master of Arts - Vocational Practice

Tabor College
Australia
01.2014

Honours Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting, Audit, Tax, Managerial Accounting

University of Natal
South Africa
01.2002

Skills

  • Leadership Development Program Design
  • Executive Facilitation & Coaching (C-suite)
  • Strategic Client Engagement & Stakeholder Management
  • Instructional Design & Learning Architecture
  • Digital & Blended Learning Delivery
  • Business Development & Proposal Writing
  • Global Program Management
  • Trusted Advisor Status
  • Agile Project Governance
  • Mentoring & Team Leadership
  • Public Speaking & Communication
  • Thought Leadership

Timeline

Project Director

Duke Corporate Education
10.2024 - Current

Managing Director & Facilitator

Don Müller Ltd
02.2020 - 09.2024

Regional Managing Director & Facilitator

Sodia
03.2016 - 01.2020

Co-Founder & Managing Director

Appletree Group
06.2010 - 02.2016

Leadership Director

Grace Family Church
01.2009 - 06.2010

Leadership Consultant

Kaplan UK
04.2008 - 12.2008

Learning Manager

Deloitte Global Learning
04.2007 - 03.2008

Audit Senior

Deloitte
01.2004 - 03.2007

Master of Arts - Vocational Practice

Tabor College

Honours Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting, Audit, Tax, Managerial Accounting

University of Natal

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