Our Story
Since 2015, Abilitie has been a trusted partner in leadership development, equipping leaders at many of the world’s most admired organizations with essential leadership skills.
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A vision for experiential learning
At Abilitie, we believe leadership isn’t a theory to be studied. It’s a craft to be practiced. That conviction reflects more than 25 years of experience in learning and development, shaped by our founder, Bjorn Billhardt. After years of watching traditional, lecture-based training fall short in preparing leaders for real-world pressure, Abilitie was created to bridge the gap between classroom knowledge and boardroom results. Today, access to information is no longer the challenge. In an era of AI, the differentiators for effective leadership are judgment, critical thinking, and the human skills required to lead through uncertainty. What began in 2015 as a vision for immersive learning has grown into a global leadership development partner. Abilitie now works with more than 950 organizations across 50 countries, including Coca-Cola, Marriott, and GE. By combining deep L&D expertise with AI-enhanced simulations, we’ve helped 100,000+ professionals build the judgment and instincts that drive meaningful business outcomes. From our flagship 12-Week MBA to executive programs, we don’t just deliver content. We create high-stakes environments where leaders practice making decisions that matter.
Serving leaders all over the world
Founded in Austin, Texas, Abilitie has grown into a global leadership development company with offices around the world. Today, we partner with organizations across industries, serving clients in 50+ countries.
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100K+
Learners
950+
Clients
50+
Countries
Our Leadership Team
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Bjorn Billhardt
Chief Executive Officer
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Megan Fanale
Chief Operations Officer
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Jan McNeil
Chief Marketing Officer
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Nathan Kracklauer
Chief Research Officer
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Matt Confer
Chief Strategy Officer
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Luke Owings
Chief Product Officer
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Trey Reynolds
Chief Technology Officer
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Alex Whiteleather
Managing Director, Abilitie Europe
Our Global Leadership Team
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Valerie Scheer
Co-Lead, Abilitie Middle East
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Martin Checinski
Co-Lead, Abilitie Middle East
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François-Alexandre Léonard
Co-Lead, Abilitie Asia
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Joyce Hau
Co-Lead, Abilitie Asia
Meet the team
Our team thrives on collaboration, creativity, and a shared passion for developing business leaders. Whether brainstorming solutions or celebrating milestones, there's an infectious energy that makes every day exciting as we work together to make a positive impact.
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Our expert faculty makes the difference
Our participants learn real-world skills from real-world experts: Abilitie’s more-than-100 faculty members and speakers are top business leaders, influential business professionals, successful entrepreneurs, and established CEOs.
Tara Layne Principal Consultant, Eduvert Learning Solutions
Alain Falkon President, Telectrónica
Gloria Tam Director of Design and Pedagogy Harvard University Division of Continuing Education
Bechara Abi Assi Independent Consultant, Hive41
Steve Gartrell International Facilitator and Trainer, Steve Gartrell
Rebecca Kaloo Founder, Borough Learning
Angie Bealko Head of Global Faculty and Producer Network, Abilitie
Dan Dumsha Consultant and Executive Coach
Bobby Bakshi Facilitator, Bobby Bakshi Consulting
Ingrid Toppelberg CEO, Ingrid Toppelberg
Paul Kirkitelos Experiential Learning Facilitator, Abilitie
Ashish Agarwal Vice President, BlackRock
...and many more around the globe