Gerard Gardner

About

With over 15 years of experience in international sales and marketing, I am a seasoned sales leader and a domain expert in biotechnology, chemistry, and life sciences. I have a strong track record of delivering results, developing strategic partnerships, and expanding market share in highly competitive sectors. Currently, I am the Area Sales Manager at Solaris, a Donaldson brand that specializes in biofiltration solutions for various industries. I am responsible for managing and growing the sales of Solaris products in Europe, leveraging my extensive network, technical knowledge, and customer service skills. My mission is to help customers achieve their sustainability and efficiency goals, while promoting Solaris as a trusted and innovative partner.

Experience

• Area Sales Manager at Solaris a Donaldson Brand
  Jun 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 1 mo

• HEL Ltd (Borehamwood, North London)
  • European Sales Director
    Jan 2021 - Jun 2023 · 2 yrs 6 mos

  • Sales and Marketing Director
    Jun 2010 - Jun 2023 · 13 yrs 1 mo

    Responsible for International direct and distribution channel sales. Focused on: High Pressure chemistry Parallel Bioreactors C1 Gas fermentation systems Flow chemistry Process safety Battery testing

• Worldwide Sales Director at CyBio AG
  May 1999 - Jul 2010 · 11 yrs 3 mos

  Responsible for International Sales of Capital equipment to Biopharma and Life Science sectors through: Direct sales subsidiaries Distributors Key Account Management

• Research Fellow at Queen Mary, University of London
  Jun 1995 - May 1999 · 4 yrs

  Part of a group researching the genetic basis of hypertension.