Paul Gardner is a well-rounded human resource professional with extensive experience in the development of learning programs and career pathways in various industries. With a strong focus on leadership development, he has coached and mentored current and future leaders in achieving organizational goals. He has proven skills in professional competencies and succession planning, and his strategic vision has led to the effective management, development, and implementation of programs across different organizations, both locally and globally. His background includes senior managerial positions in Organizational Development and People Capability at Stats NZ, Global Learning and Development Manager at Opus International Consultants, and head of Learning and Organizational Development at Buro Happold.

Aside from his work, Paul is a board member at NZ Pacific Studio and an alumnus of the Institute of Directors New Zealand. His educational background includes a graduate diploma in Learning & Development and a Certificate in Business Management. Paul is adept at building relationships, leading teams, and implementing change strategies. His desire for all his collaborators to feel a combined sense of achievement in everything they do makes him an ideal leader in any organization.