Ryl Gardner

Ryl is a senior HR specialist with more than three decades of practical experience across a range of industries and government sectors, including construction, retail, service sector, mining, tourism and hospitality, and manufacturing from commencement to established operations. As an experienced leader, Ryl has also managed her own management consulting and coaching business for more than 20 years. She has in-depth knowledge of best practice and business improvement in employee management, including a demonstrated ability to execute workforce plans and people strategies to improve individual and company performance. Ryl is a strong advocate of Central Queensland. She has been a Member and Chair of the CQ University Gladstone Regional Engagement Committee since 2010. She is an appointed Member of the CQU Ceremonial and Honorary Awards Committee, an Industry Advisor to the Faculty of Business (HR) – Bachelor and Masters programs and a Student Mentor.