Gerard Gibbs brings over 2 decades of practical experience in science and business, with a clear, no-nonsense approach to turning ideas into real outcomes. He has a background in advanced biomedical research and has held leadership roles in both academic and commercial settings. 

Gerard has led innovation programs to support businesses in research. He has also led more than 50 medical device innovation projects across Australia. He has worked with researchers, clinicians, government officials and industry partners to help projects move from concept to market. Gerard has: 

• overseen large-scale projects
• negotiated complex contracts
• refined processes to streamline development. 

His work focuses on problem-solving, technical and market opportunity.

With direct leadership of multinational sales teams, Gerard is aware of how to develop customer relationships to guide product and go-to-market strategy. He understands the hurdles faced by early-stage businesses and is adept at creating practical solutions that pave the way to create value.

In every role he remains focused on measured progress over rhetoric, proving that innovation needs careful planning and precise execution guides innovation. Gerard is passionate about learning more about the innovation potential of Australian SMEs and startups and how to help them achieve their goals.