Harrison Newman
Vice President, Benefits Strategy
Corporate Synergies
Speaker
As Senior Vice President and Benefits Consultant at Corporate Synergies, Harrison J. Newman
is a trusted expert in employee benefits strategy with 16+ years of industry experience. He
partners with HR and Finance leaders to design benefits programs that do more than check a
box—they build company culture, attract and retain top talent, and drive long-term business
success.
Harrison works with organizations ranging from 50 to 5,000 employees, bringing a proactive
approach to managing healthcare costs while ensuring benefits remain a competitive
advantage. He helps companies allocate resources to the benefits that provide the most value,
striking the delicate balance between financial sustainability and a strategy that reinforces
company identity, values, and workforce priorities.
An active leader in the HR community, Harrison serves as VP of Communications for NYC SHRM and hosts the Talk HR podcast. A sought-
after speaker, he shares his expertise on industry panels, podcasts, and conferences, including SHRM24.
He lives on Long Island, NY, with his wife and three children.