CLO100 Appoints Charles Jennings as Chief Moderator for Senior L&D Experience Assessment
CLO100 has announced the appointment of Charles Jennings as Chief Moderator for its professional Experience Assessment. The framework establishes a validated pathway for senior Learning and Development (L&D) professionals to secure industry-recognised post-nominals: Associate (ACLO™), Member (MCLO™), and Fellow (FCLO™).
As a co-founder of the 70:20:10 Institute, former researcher and Business School professor, and a pioneer in performance-led learning, Jennings will oversee the evaluation criteria. His moderation ensures that the assessment standards map directly to commercial impact and corporate strategy..
The CLO100 Experience Assessment addresses a specific requirement in the corporate learning sector: an objective, evidence-based benchmark for executive-level leadership capability. Unlike traditional certifications based on course attendance or theory, this assessment requires candidates to provide documented evidence of business outcomes, KPI shifts, and corporate alignment.
"To position L&D as a core business driver, leaders must demonstrate measurable organisational impact," said Jennings. "My role as Chief Moderator is to maintain a rigorous evaluation process. These post-nominals are reserved for leaders who prove they can deliver tangible performance value."
The multi-tiered framework enforces strict criteria based on a leader’s career stage:
Associate (ACLO™): For leaders establishing their strategy, requiring proof of performance gap analysis and intervention design.
Member (MCLO™): For established senior leaders who must demonstrate direct influence on business KPIs and secure executive endorsements.
Fellow (FCLO™): For executives who have directed enterprise-wide transformations, requiring evidence of systemic operational impact and peer-level professional consultation.
Because the assessment mandates comprehensive verification, including business case studies, strategic roadmaps, and performance data, the credentials serve as a clear differentiator in the global market. The post-nominals signal to executive boards that the holder belongs to a select group of professionals verified to drive corporate performance.
"The modern market requires proof of capability rather than a job title," said Cathy Hoy, CEO and Co-Founder of CLO100. "With Charles Jennings steering the moderation process, achieving this benchmark establishes a clear distinction between standard management and strategic enterprise leadership."
Applications for the Experience Assessment are now open to qualified senior L&D leaders. To review the entry criteria or submit an application, visit https://clo100.com/clo100-memberships/