Charissa Kosova
Director of Learning and Development
Charisse is a demonstrated leader in talent development with over 20 years of experience spanning Fortune 500+ companies and non-profit. Most recently at Branch Financial, she built the L&D function from the ground up. Previous roles include Director of DEI L&D at McDonald’s, where she developed a global DEI learning strategy, and Global Head of Training & Development at Shure, where she led L&D initiatives across 32 countries. At IOR Global Services she was Director of Global Talent Development, building intercultural learning initiatives for international corporate clients. Earlier in her career, Charisse led J-1 work exchange programs for CIEE’s London office. She holds a Master of Adult Education from National Louis University and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Journalism from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, along with numerous certifications in leadership development and intercultural communication. She lived in Ethiopia as a child, and has lived and worked in Morocco, Japan, and the UK.
