After graduating from University College Dublin with a BE in Mechanical Engineering and a Masters of Engineering Science, Gerard worked in industry for 20 years as a Project Engineer, Projects Manager, Plant Manager, Operations Manager and finally as General Manager of ABB Ltd. Cables Division for Ireland & UK.
In 2007 Gerard set up Zero Carbon to assist organisations in improving Energy Management. Over the past 14 years he has assisted over 300 organisations in the EU, Africa, Middle East and Asia. He is a Chartered Engineer with a MSc in Renewable Energy and Energy Management. He is also a Certified Measurement and Verification Professional, a Certified Professional in Energy Management, and a National Expert on NSAI's TC301 committee reviewing standards on energy management and energy savings.