Gerard is responsible for developing and executing the group’s supplier relations strategy in the US and globally, with an emphasis on expanding airline and travel industry partnerships. He is implementing a new team structure in the US and is leading the business development programs for Trevolution Group.
Gerard is a seasoned senior executive with over 25 years of experience in the airline industry, having held several leadership roles over the past 20 years with British Airways, both in the UK and the US. With a proven record of accomplishment in delivering major transformational projects within the industry, Gerard played an integral role in the merger of British Airways and Iberia, and the creation of the transatlantic joint business with American Airlines and Finnair. More recently, Gerard gained in-depth knowledge of the US and Canadian markets whilst heading up various sales divisions for the carriers in North America.
Gerard graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics and Information Management from Queen’s University Belfast.