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Phil Garing

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Managing Director at Synapsys NZ
📍 Canterbury, New Zealand

As Managing Director of Synapsys NZ, Phil Garing has over 30 years of experience in strategic consulting for transformation and capability development. With a background in law from the University of Canterbury, he is described by colleagues as innovative, passionate, and professional. He specializes in technology systems, change management, and measuring the business impact of learning.

Phil is passionate about ensuring investments deliver tangible business benefits and is proud of his companys work within te ao Māori (the Māori worldview). He contributes to wider educational initiatives, including involvement with the EdTech Executive Council and the Workforce Development Council Design Group, reflecting a deep commitment to the future of vocational education.

He was recently recognized by NZATD as the Learning and Development Strategist of the Year for 2025.

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Experience
28 Years
Current Role
Managing Director
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Canterbury, New Zealand
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L&D Strategy
He was named NZATD's Learning and Development Strategist of the Year for 2025, demonstrating his leadership and expertise in the field.
AI in Learning
He actively discusses and shares insights on leveraging AI for capability uplift and its specific application in generating te Reo Māori.
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Career

Work history

10-2019
Managing Director
Synapsys NZ
8-2009 - 10-2019
Chief Executive
Synapsys NZ
1-2004 - 10-2019
Chief Executive
Synapsys NZ
6-2004 - 10-2019
Director
Synapsys N.Z. Ltd
1997 - 2004
Director
Toucan House Ltd.
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Learning transformed – AI, mobile and the future of capability uplift …. Featured in Synapsys NZ
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Education
1982 - 1987
LLB.
University of Canterbury
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Timaru Boys High School
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