Gerard is a Principal at Ozone Advisory Group specializing in supporting high performance in board governance for private enterprises. In addition, Gerard is a Chair at MacKay CEO Forums where he contributes to populating the world with inspiring leaders by facilitating two executive peer groups based in Calgary.

He is himself a professional board member and a practicing corporate finance specialist.  Gerard is ICD.D board certified and holds professional degrees as a Chartered Accountant and Chartered Business Valuator and his B. Comm (magna cum laude) from Saint Mary’s University in Halifax.

Gerard has a strategic mindset with demonstrated business acumen developed from leading corporate development, sales, operations, marketing and customer delivery teams in highly competitive markets. A trusted advisor with insights and experience from exposure to numerous business models, and deep understanding of risk management and emerging issues such as digital transformation, ESG and social capitalism.

As a decisive leader he communicates with confidence, humility and integrity to build trust and support others. He actively maintains personal well being, energy and enthusiasm as exemplified in his plans to run the 2023 Marathon in London England. 

Relevant Board Competencies:

• Governance
• Strategic Planning and Change Management
• Business Valuation and Analysis
• Capital Allocation & Corporate Development
• P&L / Fiscal Management/Financial Reporting & Controls
• Risk Identification and ERM
• Networking, Public speaking and Media relations
• Strategic Planning and Change Management
• Business Valuation and Analysis
• Capital Allocation & Corporate Development
• Data Analytics, Process Automation