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Gary Cole is a seasoned leadership expert with a proven track record of driving organizational success. As a retired Head of Organizational/Learning and Development, he has led teams in designing and delivering leadership programs, team building, and facilitating senior teams. With a strong educational foundation in chemistry and quality management, Gary has held various roles, including Senior HR Business Partner, Head of Learning and Development, and Head of Organizational Development. Gary's expertise spans multiple areas, including leadership development, organizational development, coaching, employee engagement, talent management, and human resources. He has worked with Syngenta, a leading agricultural company, where he led teams responsible for employee training, leadership skills, and change management. As an independent consultant, Gary continues to focus on coaching, change management, and leadership training. Gary holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Carson-Newman College and a Master of Science in Quality Management from Tampa College. He is also a certified quality auditor and quality engineer. With over 40 years of experience, Gary brings a unique blend of analytical and leadership expertise to his work.

Credentials

  • CQE (Certified Quality Engineer)
    CQA(Certified Quality Auditor)

Experience

  • Self-employed
    • 3601 Lake Cove Court Brown Summit NC 27214
    • Leadership and Coaching Consultant
      • Dec 2011 - Present
      • 3601 Lake Cove Court Brown Summit NC 27214

      Retired Head of Organizational/Learning and Development

  • Syngenta
    • Greensboro North Carolina
    • Head Organizational, Learning and Development
      • Feb 1971 - Dec 2011
      • Greensboro North Carolina

      Lead a group of professionals in the design, development and delivery of leadership programs, team building and facilitation of senior teams. Holds a B.S. degree in chemistry and a M.S. degree in Quality Management. After 25+ years in the Analytical Chemistry and Quality Management areas, moved into the Human Resources Learning and Development area as the Quality Management trainer.in 1993. In 1994 became a Senior HR Business Partner Lead handling and supervising all facets of employee relations. In 1996 became the Head of Learning and Development. Led a team responsible for Employee Training in Leadership Skills, Coaching Skills, Sales Skills, Marketing Skills, Personal Effectiveness Skills, Project Management Skills, and team Building Skills until 2009. Became the Head of Organizational Development leading a team responsible for the design and delivery of leader change capability development in building and leveraging the interdependence of strategy, structure, culture and leadership in Syngenta until retirement in December 2011. Currently works as an independent consultant focusing on coaching, change management, leading strategic workshops and leadership training.

Education

  • 1991 - 1993
    Tampa College
    MS Quality Management, Quality Control and Perfromance
  • 1967 - 1970
    Carson-Newman College
    Bachelor of Science (BS), Chemistry

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