Garth Byrne
About Garth Byrne
Garth Byrne serves as the Head of Learning and Development at Employment Hero, where he focuses on aligning training strategies with organizational goals. He has extensive experience in leadership development and training, having previously held roles at Uber and Nestlé.
Current Role at Employment Hero
Garth Byrne serves as the Head of Learning and Development at Employment Hero since 2022. In this role, he implements innovative training methodologies that align employee growth with the organization's goals. He cultivates a learning-centric environment and promotes career development opportunities for employees. Garth oversees the creation of engaging training content and leverages cutting-edge technologies to enhance workforce success. He aligns learning strategies with Employment Hero's evolving needs in HR technology.
Previous Experience at Uber
Garth Byrne worked at Uber from 2019 to 2022, holding two key positions. Initially, he served as a Training & Development Business Partner for nine months in a hybrid setting. He then advanced to the role of Global Program Manager for Leadership Development, where he focused on leadership training and development initiatives for two years in a remote capacity.
Career at Nestlé
Garth Byrne's tenure at Nestlé spanned from 2010 to 2019, during which he held multiple positions. He began as a Senior Manager in Learning Development, working on-site in Sydney for three years. He then progressed to the role of Learning and Development Manager for another three years, before becoming Head of Learning & Senior HR Business Partner at Nestlé's Rhodes Corporate Park in a hybrid work environment.
Early Career at Commonwealth Bank
Garth Byrne's early career included various roles at Commonwealth Bank from 2003 to 2009. He started as a Training and Development Specialist for two years, followed by a position as Leadership Facilitator for another two years. He then served as Manager of Learning & Development for two years, focusing on enhancing training programs and leadership development.
Education and Professional Development
Garth Byrne completed his secondary education at Westport Technology High School, where he studied subjects including English, Ancient History, and Visual Arts. He achieved his HSC during this time. Additionally, he pursued professional development at the Australian Institute of Management, earning a Diploma in Workplace Coaching.