Tom Gurd

Market-led strategist releasing growth potential

Botley, England, United Kingdom

About

Global leader with an extensive portfolio of achievements gained across 20 years of driving growth, entering new markets and regions, delivering projects, increasing the bottom line and delivering new products which enhance the customer experience. A flair for analytical reasoning and a worldly outlook have given me a unique set of tools to help organisations define, plan and execute strategic, market-led outcomes. Full P&L owner, thought leader and product marketing expert, able to adapt to challenging situations and create an environment where the norm is to go beyond the core aspirations and achieve our full potential.

Experience

  • Co-Founder at Hamble Riparian Reserve
    Apr 2026 - Jun 2026 · 3 mos

    During my campaign to reduce sewage pollution on the River Hamble, i recognised an opportunity to innovate. I believe that i can help water companies to reduce pollution, OpEX & CapEX using nature based solutions.

  • Chief Commercial Officer at B4T
    Aug 2025 - Apr 2026 · 9 mos

  • Product Line Owner at Gill Sensors & Controls
    May 2024 - Oct 2024 · 6 mos

    Delivered a 5 year strategic plan for the sensing & control business unit Undertook portfolio review to align investments with business unit strategy Phased out legacy product lines & completed last time buy Identified barriers to growth & addressed underlying failure modes

  • Global Strategy Director, Industry Marketing at Blue Prism
    Nov 2021 - Jun 2023 · 1 yr 8 mos

    I was recruited by VP Industry Strategy to develop a go-to-market strategy for the automation software pioneered in financial services. This is the fastest growing industry in the world, but after 20 years penetration in manufacturing remains low. I was hired to solve this problem, to ‘cross the chasm’.

  • Director at AirBrain Ltd
    Jul 2019 - Oct 2021 · 2 yrs 4 mos

    Established a consulting business to help technology startups address some key challenges in the marketplace & accelerate their growth plans.