Gerrard Schmid

Corporate Director | CEO and Executive Coach | Operating Advisor

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

About

A seasoned director, operating advisor and coach with global CEO experiences in public and private equity markets. Unique global perspective applied to my current boards that are domiciled in the US, France, Australia and Canada. Deep background in technology companies focused on software, hardware and services. Broad experience in go-to-market and product strategies for global companies. Skilled at building high performing teams

Experience

  • CEO Coach and Operating Advisor at Emerald Ridge
    Jul 2023 - Present · 3 yrs

    • CEO Coach and Advisor helping first time CEOs, aspiring CEOs and C-suite leaders enhance their performance and effectiveness. Experience spans Luxury Retail, Athletic Apparel, Capital Markets, Industrials, FinTech, Logistics, Banking and Energy across North America, APAC, and Europe. Work includes brands like Saks Global, Nike/Converse, Americold Logistics, Kasikorn Bank (Asia), CMHC, Coupa and others. • Operating Advisor to Private Equity and Private Credit investors supporting value creation and execution. Clients include Blackstone, Apollo, BC Partners, Partners Group, and The Family Office (Bahrain).

  • Board of Directors and Audit Committee member at Computershare
    Mar 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 4 mos

    Computershare (ASX:CPU) is a global leader in transfer agency, employee equity plans, stakeholder communications, and other diversified financial and governance services. The world's leading organizations work with Computershare to maximize their relationships with investors, employees, creditors, members and customers.

  • Ingenico (Paris, Île-de-France, France)
    • Board of Directors and Compensation Committee member
      Oct 2022 - Present · 3 yrs 9 mos

      Ingenico is an Apollo private equity backed company, and the global leader in payments point of sale terminals and associated software and services offering Android and related solutions. The company has over 40 million terminals deployed globally and is active in 37 countries.

    • Board Member and interim co-CEO
      Jan 2023 - Apr 2023 · 4 mos

  • Board Of Directors, Audit Committee, Compensation Committee at Array Technologies
    Aug 2021 - Present · 4 yrs 11 mos

    Array Technologies (NASDAQ:ARRY) is a leading global technology company providing tracker solutions and services for utility-scale solar energy projects as one of the world's largest manufacturers of ground-mounting systems. The company is headquartered in the United States with offices in Europe, Central America and Australia with revenues > $1B

  • Dimensions (Toronto, Ontario, Canada)
    • Chair of the Board of Directors
      Jan 2024 - Dec 2024 · 1 yr

    • Board of Directors and Audit Committee member
      Jan 2021 - Dec 2024 · 4 yrs

      Combining cutting-edge neuroscience and neurobiology with the long-standing traditions of plant medicine, Dimensions Health Centres focuses on restorative well-being and transformational growth in safe, luxurious environments (www.dimensionsretreats.com)