Udemy appoints Sarah Healy as new Chief Skills & Learning Officer

Online skills marketplace and learning platform Udemy has announced the appointment of Sarah Healy as its new Chief Skills & Learning Officer.

Healy joins Udemy from global DTC ecommerce company, ESW, where she held the role of Vice President of Leadership, Talent & Organizational Development.

Prior to this, she also she served as Global Director of Leadership Development at Mastercard, Global Organizational Capability & Learning Program Manager at Meta, and held previous L&D and sales effectiveness roles at companies including Optus, Deloitte Australia, Ericom and KPMG.

Speaking exclusively to UNLEASH, Healy explains she is joining Udemy at a time when “the global conversation around skills, learning and workforce transformation is more urgent and consequential than ever.”

“The accelerating impact of AI is not only reshaping roles and industries, it is redefining what it means to be ready for the future of work,” she says.

In this context, learning can no longer be viewed as a one-off intervention but must become a continuous, embedded part of how organizations operate and grow.”In this context, learning can no longer be viewed as a one-off intervention but must become a continuous, embedded part of how organizations operate and grow.”

Building skills development opportunities for the future of work

Udemy’s 2025 Global Learning & Skills Trends Report, found that 84% of organizations have started considering how to implement skills-based processes in 2025, with 75% having implemented at least one process already.

Healy tells UNLEASH that the combination of platform scale, AI capability and global reach means Udemy has a “extraordinary opportunity to help both individuals and enterprises build enduring, future-fit skills”.

In her new role, Healy will be responsible for both internal and external efforts to drive and embed a culture of continuous learning, accelerate skills development through AI and data-driven insights, and support Udemy customers navigating workforce transformations.

“In this role, my focus will be on advancing a culture of lifelong learning by designing skilling approaches that are dynamic, relevant, and aligned to real business outcomes,” Healy adds.

“I look forward to working with our teams, instructors and customers to shape learning environments that empower people and drive long-term impact.”