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Thought Leadership

On Sustainability and Innovation
at Hong Kong Broadband Network
Discussing sustainability as a platform for innovation and community engagement.

At the 18th International Meeting
on Environmental Law
My perspective on Hong Kong's Climate Action Plan 2030+,
sustainable innovation, and what's needed next (starting at 22:40).
After pressing play, click on the 'Watch this video on YouTube' link.
On Diversity & Inclusion at Credit Suisse
Discussing diversity and inclusion as a springboard for branding, engagement and innovation
With fellow panelists Dr. Keisha Siriboe, Patti Hunt, and James Green.
On Sustainability and Innovation at Mettā
Discussing sustainability as a platform for innovation and value-based leadership.
Publications

Quoted on sustainability in relation to competitive advantage. Rishi, P. (2022) Managing Climate Change and Sustainability through Behavioural Transformation (1st ed.). Singapore: Palgrave Macmillan.
Escaler, Gerard, et al. (2020). 13 Traits Communications Professionals Should Be Cultivating. Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescommunicationscouncil/2020/12/11/13-traits-communications-professionals-should-be-cultivating/?sh=2e6232b9163a
Escaler, Gerard, et al. (2020). 13 Communications Aspects Professionals Should Be Careful About. Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescommunicationscouncil/2020/11/30/13-communications-aspects-professionals-should-be-careful-about/?sh=301339fd20e3
Escaler, Gerard. (2020). Strengthen your Marketing Compliance during Covid-19. Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescommunicationscouncil/2020/11/05/strengthen-your-marketing-compliance-during-covid-19/?sh=6bbd37e3168f
Escaler, Gerard, et al. (2020). 15 Overlooked Communications Strategies when Planning Large Events. Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescommunicationscouncil/2020/10/22/15-overlooked-communications-strategies-when-planning-large-events/?sh=5acbc8ba1a79
Escaler, Gerard. (2020). Transforming Sustainability into a Competitive Advantage. Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescommunicationscouncil/2020/09/09/transforming-sustainability-into-a-competitive-advantage/?sh=258476d7282e
Escaler, Gerard, et al. (2020). 10 Key Questions To Streamline External Communications. Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescommunicationscouncil/2020/09/09/10-key-questions-to-streamline-external-communications/?sh=4cfd5cca4b9d
Escaler, Gerard, et al. (2020). 13 Things Communications Executives Need to Do to Remain Relevant. Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescommunicationscouncil/2020/06/30/13-things-communications-executives-need-to-do-to-remain-relevant/?sh=504ecf1f1dd4
Escaler, Gerard. (2020). Value-Driven Leadership During Crisis. Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescommunicationscouncil/2020/06/03/value-driven-leadership-during-crisis/?sh=76c56dc4189e
Escaler, Gerard, et al. (2020). How To Communicate With The Media For Better Results: 10 Expert Tips. Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescommunicationscouncil/2020/04/01/how-to-communicate-with-the-media-for-better-results-10-expert-tips/?sh=75fff2a63148
Escaler, Gerard, et al. (2020). 13 Key Considerations When Linking Desktop and Mobile Marketing. Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescommunicationscouncil/2020/03/27/13-key-considerations-when-linking-desktop-and-mobile-marketing/?sh=222a91192c0c
Escaler, Gerard. (2020). Three Critical Skills For CMOs In 2020. Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescommunicationscouncil/2020/02/20/three-critical-skills-for-cmos-in-2020/?sh=3e6214a708de
Escaler, Gerard, et al. (2020). Don't Rebrand Until You've Considered These Eight Essential Factors. Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescommunicationscouncil/2020/02/14/dont-rebrand-until-youve-considered-these-eight-essential-factors/?sh=30a3948929f1
Escaler, Gerard. (2010). The Case for Corporation Social Responsibility. Lyrium Venture Partners Limited.
Events & Presentations

“Revenue Modeling for Start-ups,” Founder Institute, 31 May 2022
“Compliance Challenges in Emerging Markets,” F&C Consulting Group, 7 December 2021
“Creating Ethical Cultures in Business,” TED Circles, 19 August 2021
“Post-COVID Growth Strategies for Start-ups,” Founder Institute, 13 April 2021
“Compliance Fundamentals - How to Combat Fraud and Malfeasance while Fast-Scaling,” F&C Consulting Group & Founder Institute, 2 March 2021
“Winning through Branding and Design - Aligning Branding with Competitive Strategy,” Founder Institute, 9 January 2021
“Ask Me Anything About Start-Ups,” Founder Institute, 3 November 2020
“Planetary Congress on Environmental Law & the Climate Crisis,” 18th International Meeting on Environmental Law, El Salvador, 9 October 2020
“From Asia to the World: Business and Compliance Opportunities in the New Normal,” Kellogg School of Management-Hong Kong University of Science & Technology, 23 September 2020
“An Ethical Plan for Ending the Pandemic & Restarting the Economy,” TED Circles, 17 September 2020
“Growth Strategies for Your Next Evolution – From Start-up to Scale-up,” Founder Institute, 25 June 2019
“Aligning Branding with Competitive Strategy,” Founder Institute, 23 April 2019
“Advanced Networking Skills - Personal Branding,” Mayer Brown, 15 May 2018
“Innovation through Inclusion - Building Innovation through Inclusive Community,” Credit Suisse, 21 September 2017
“Practical Insights for Growth Hacking,” Founder Institute, 20 July 2017
“Advanced Proposal Development – Best Practices for High Impact Proposals and Technical RFP Questions,” Mayer Brown, 7 April 2017
“Advanced Proposal Development – Handling Complex, Multi-Practice and Multi-Jurisdictional RFPs,” Mayer Brown, 6 April 2017
“The Climate Crisis & Sustainable Solutions,” Hong Kong Broadband Network, 13 December 2016
“Metta Smart Cities Salon – The Climate Crisis & Sustainable Solutions,” Metta, 28 October 2016
“The Climate Crisis & Sustainable Solutions,” Metta, 7 October 2016
“Sustainability and Strategic Business Solutions,” Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, 28 September 2016
“How to Win Client Work - Insights & Approaches for Senior Associates,” Mayer Brown, 9 September 2016
“Sustainability & Innovation,” RTHK radio interview, 8 July 2016
“Branding and Competitive Strategy,” Mayer Brown, 27 October 2015
“Delivering Excellence: Asia IP/TMT Business Planning Session,” Mayer Brown, 13 February 2015
“Understanding Your Client's Business Strategy,” Mayer Brown, 10 October 2014
“Branding & Networking for Lawyers,” Mayer Brown, 24 March 2014
“Managing Client Relationships and Driving Client Service,” Mayer Brown, 7 March 2014
“Managing Client Relationships,” Mayer Brown, 13 September 2013
“Advanced Networking Skills,” Mayer Brown, 9 March 2013
“Fundamental Networking Skills,” Mayer Brown, 8 March 2013
“Strategic Client Planning,” Fiducia Management Consultants, 18 January 2013
“Vietnam Business Planning Retreat,” Mayer Brown, 19 November 2012
“Persuading and Presenting with Impact,” Mayer Brown, 30 September 2012
“Strategic Client Planning,” Mayer Brown, 7 July 2012
“2011 Strategic Plan: Ideas for APAC Compliance,” Citi N.A, 1 February 2011
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About Gerard

Management Consultant, Lyrium Venture Partners Limited
Partner, F&C Consulting Group Inc.
Co-Director, Philippines, Founder Institute

Based between Hong Kong and Manila, Gerard is a Management Consultant at Lyrium Venture Partners Limited and a Partner at F&C Consulting Group, a global forensic investigations and compliance consulting firm. He is also a Co-Director of the Founder Institute's Philippines chapter, the world's largest, pre-seed, technology accelerator focused on driving impact on the UN SDGs via the start-up ecosystem.

He is an experienced, solutions-focused professional, well-versed in ESG & Sustainability, digital transformation, and change management. Focusing on SMEs and fast-growth, technology ventures, Gerard is a results-driven change agent with experience leading change across organizations and improving stakeholder engagement.

Gerard is deeply committed to identifying new partnerships and building capacity to cultivate sustainability and financial inclusion on a global scale. He received his training on climate change and sustainability from former US Vice President Al Gore. He currently coaches and mentors volunteers through the Climate Reality Project in advancing sustainability, diversity, equity and inclusion. Since 2008, Gerard has continued to build a portfolio of over 170 microfinance loans across 50 countries to help lift underprivileged communities out of poverty. He was also previously a member of the Evian Group at IMD, a think tank headed by the late Prof. Jean-Pierre Lehmann, dedicated to building a sustainable global economy.

Ideas in BriefInsights at the nexus of Sustainability, Technology and Innovation

Ideas in Brief

Thought Leadership

Thought Leadership

On Sustainability and Innovationat Hong Kong Broadband Network

On Sustainability and Innovationat Hong Kong Broadband Network

Discussing sustainability as a platform for innovation and community engagement.

Discussing sustainability as a platform for innovation and community engagement.

At the 18th International Meetingon Environmental Law

At the 18th International Meetingon Environmental Law

My perspective on Hong Kong's Climate Action Plan 2030+,sustainable innovation, and what's needed next (starting at 22:40).After pressing play, click on the 'Watch this video on YouTube' link.

My perspective on Hong Kong's Climate Action Plan 2030+,sustainable innovation, and what's needed next (starting at 22:40).After pressing play, click on the 'Watch this video on YouTube' link.

On Diversity & Inclusion at Credit Suisse

On Diversity & Inclusion at Credit Suisse

On Sustainability and Innovation at Mettā

On Sustainability and Innovation at Mettā

Publications

Publications

Quoted on sustainability in relation to competitive advantage. Rishi, P. (2022) Managing Climate Change and Sustainability through Behavioural Transformation (1st ed.). Singapore: Palgrave Macmillan.

Escaler, Gerard, et al. (2020). 13 Traits Communications Professionals Should Be Cultivating. Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescommunicationscouncil/2020/12/11/13-traits-communications-professionals-should-be-cultivating/?sh=2e6232b9163a

Escaler, Gerard, et al. (2020). 13 Communications Aspects Professionals Should Be Careful About. Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescommunicationscouncil/2020/11/30/13-communications-aspects-professionals-should-be-careful-about/?sh=301339fd20e3

Escaler, Gerard. (2020). Strengthen your Marketing Compliance during Covid-19. Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescommunicationscouncil/2020/11/05/strengthen-your-marketing-compliance-during-covid-19/?sh=6bbd37e3168f

Escaler, Gerard, et al. (2020). 15 Overlooked Communications Strategies when Planning Large Events. Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescommunicationscouncil/2020/10/22/15-overlooked-communications-strategies-when-planning-large-events/?sh=5acbc8ba1a79

Escaler, Gerard. (2020). Transforming Sustainability into a Competitive Advantage. Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescommunicationscouncil/2020/09/09/transforming-sustainability-into-a-competitive-advantage/?sh=258476d7282e

Escaler, Gerard, et al. (2020). 10 Key Questions To Streamline External Communications. Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescommunicationscouncil/2020/09/09/10-key-questions-to-streamline-external-communications/?sh=4cfd5cca4b9d

Escaler, Gerard, et al. (2020). 13 Things Communications Executives Need to Do to Remain Relevant. Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescommunicationscouncil/2020/06/30/13-things-communications-executives-need-to-do-to-remain-relevant/?sh=504ecf1f1dd4

Escaler, Gerard. (2020). Value-Driven Leadership During Crisis. Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescommunicationscouncil/2020/06/03/value-driven-leadership-during-crisis/?sh=76c56dc4189e

Escaler, Gerard, et al. (2020). How To Communicate With The Media For Better Results: 10 Expert Tips. Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescommunicationscouncil/2020/04/01/how-to-communicate-with-the-media-for-better-results-10-expert-tips/?sh=75fff2a63148

Escaler, Gerard, et al. (2020). 13 Key Considerations When Linking Desktop and Mobile Marketing. Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescommunicationscouncil/2020/03/27/13-key-considerations-when-linking-desktop-and-mobile-marketing/?sh=222a91192c0c

Escaler, Gerard. (2020). Three Critical Skills For CMOs In 2020. Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescommunicationscouncil/2020/02/20/three-critical-skills-for-cmos-in-2020/?sh=3e6214a708de

Escaler, Gerard, et al. (2020). Don't Rebrand Until You've Considered These Eight Essential Factors. Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescommunicationscouncil/2020/02/14/dont-rebrand-until-youve-considered-these-eight-essential-factors/?sh=30a3948929f1

Escaler, Gerard. (2010). The Case for Corporation Social Responsibility. Lyrium Venture Partners Limited.

Events & Presentations

Events & Presentations

“Revenue Modeling for Start-ups,” Founder Institute, 31 May 2022

“Compliance Challenges in Emerging Markets,” F&C Consulting Group, 7 December 2021

“Creating Ethical Cultures in Business,” TED Circles, 19 August 2021

“Post-COVID Growth Strategies for Start-ups,” Founder Institute, 13 April 2021

“Compliance Fundamentals - How to Combat Fraud and Malfeasance while Fast-Scaling,” F&C Consulting Group & Founder Institute, 2 March 2021

“Winning through Branding and Design - Aligning Branding with Competitive Strategy,” Founder Institute, 9 January 2021

“Ask Me Anything About Start-Ups,” Founder Institute, 3 November 2020

“Planetary Congress on Environmental Law & the Climate Crisis,” 18th International Meeting on Environmental Law, El Salvador, 9 October 2020

“From Asia to the World: Business and Compliance Opportunities in the New Normal,” Kellogg School of Management-Hong Kong University of Science & Technology, 23 September 2020

“An Ethical Plan for Ending the Pandemic & Restarting the Economy,” TED Circles, 17 September 2020

“Growth Strategies for Your Next Evolution – From Start-up to Scale-up,” Founder Institute, 25 June 2019

“Aligning Branding with Competitive Strategy,” Founder Institute, 23 April 2019

“Advanced Networking Skills - Personal Branding,” Mayer Brown, 15 May 2018

“Innovation through Inclusion - Building Innovation through Inclusive Community,” Credit Suisse, 21 September 2017

“Practical Insights for Growth Hacking,” Founder Institute, 20 July 2017

“Advanced Proposal Development – Best Practices for High Impact Proposals and Technical RFP Questions,” Mayer Brown, 7 April 2017

“Advanced Proposal Development – Handling Complex, Multi-Practice and Multi-Jurisdictional RFPs,” Mayer Brown, 6 April 2017

“The Climate Crisis & Sustainable Solutions,” Hong Kong Broadband Network, 13 December 2016

“Metta Smart Cities Salon – The Climate Crisis & Sustainable Solutions,” Metta, 28 October 2016

“The Climate Crisis & Sustainable Solutions,” Metta, 7 October 2016

“Sustainability and Strategic Business Solutions,” Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, 28 September 2016

“How to Win Client Work - Insights & Approaches for Senior Associates,” Mayer Brown, 9 September 2016

“Sustainability & Innovation,” RTHK radio interview, 8 July 2016

“Branding and Competitive Strategy,” Mayer Brown, 27 October 2015

“Delivering Excellence: Asia IP/TMT Business Planning Session,” Mayer Brown, 13 February 2015

“Understanding Your Client's Business Strategy,” Mayer Brown, 10 October 2014

“Branding & Networking for Lawyers,” Mayer Brown, 24 March 2014

“Managing Client Relationships and Driving Client Service,” Mayer Brown, 7 March 2014

“Managing Client Relationships,” Mayer Brown, 13 September 2013

“Advanced Networking Skills,” Mayer Brown, 9 March 2013

“Fundamental Networking Skills,” Mayer Brown, 8 March 2013

“Strategic Client Planning,” Fiducia Management Consultants, 18 January 2013

“Vietnam Business Planning Retreat,” Mayer Brown, 19 November 2012

“Persuading and Presenting with Impact,” Mayer Brown, 30 September 2012

“Strategic Client Planning,” Mayer Brown, 7 July 2012

“2011 Strategic Plan: Ideas for APAC Compliance,” Citi N.A, 1 February 2011

SocialFollow me on Clubhouse at @gescaler

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About Gerard

About Gerard

Management Consultant, Lyrium Venture Partners LimitedPartner, F&C Consulting Group Inc.Co-Director, Philippines, Founder Institute

Management Consultant, Lyrium Venture Partners LimitedPartner, F&C Consulting Group Inc.Co-Director, Philippines, Founder Institute

Ideas in Brief
Insights at the nexus of Sustainability, Technology and Innovation

On Sustainability and Innovation
at Hong Kong Broadband Network

On Sustainability and Innovation
at Hong Kong Broadband Network

At the 18th International Meeting
on Environmental Law

At the 18th International Meeting
on Environmental Law

My perspective on Hong Kong's Climate Action Plan 2030+,
sustainable innovation, and what's needed next (starting at 22:40).
After pressing play, click on the 'Watch this video on YouTube' link.

My perspective on Hong Kong's Climate Action Plan 2030+,
sustainable innovation, and what's needed next (starting at 22:40).
After pressing play, click on the 'Watch this video on YouTube' link.

Social
Follow me on Clubhouse at @gescaler

Management Consultant, Lyrium Venture Partners Limited
Partner, F&C Consulting Group Inc.
Co-Director, Philippines, Founder Institute

Management Consultant, Lyrium Venture Partners Limited
Partner, F&C Consulting Group Inc.
Co-Director, Philippines, Founder Institute