• Marketing, Technology & ESG

    • "What we have before us are some breathtaking opportunities disguised as insoluble problems."

      - John W. Gardner

      Former U.S. Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare

      and Presidential Medal of Freedom Awardee

    • Marketing, Technology and ESG Blog

      Trends, Insights, and Ideas for High-Growth Companies

      Perspectives on Leadership with Gen. Stanley McChrystal (Ret.)
      May 21, 2021 · marketing leadership
      Why Generalists are Critical to Innovation
      May 11, 2021 · innovation
      Meet Austin Russell, Founder and CEO of Luminar
      April 26, 2021 · innovation,technology,startups
      More Posts

    • Selected Thought Leadership

      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 Sustainability and Innovation

      at Hong Kong Broadband Network

      Discussing sustainability as a platform for innovation and community engagement.

    • 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.

    • Learning & Development

      • “Creating Ethical Cultures in Business,” TED Circles-F&C Consulting Group-Lyrium Venture Partners Limited, 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,” 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
      • Panel Speaker – “Planetary Congress on Environmental Law & the Climate Crisis,” 18th International Meeting on Environmental Law, El Salvador, 9 October 2020
      • Moderator – “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 JSM, 15 May 2018
      • Panel Speaker – “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 – Part 2: Best Practices for High Impact Proposals and Technical RFP Questions,” Mayer Brown JSM, 7 April 2017
      • “Advanced Proposal Development – Part 1: Handling Complex, Multi-Practice and Multi-Jurisdictional RFPs,” Mayer Brown JSM, 6 April 2017
      • Keynote Speaker – “The Climate Crisis & Sustainable Solutions,” Hong Kong Broadband Network, 13 December 2016
      • Keynote Speaker – “Metta Smart Cities Salon – The Climate Crisis & Sustainable Solutions,” Metta, 28 October 2016
      • Keynote Speaker – “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 JSM, 9 September 2016
      • “Branding and Competitive Strategy,” Mayer Brown International, 27 October 2015
      • “Delivering Excellence: Asia IP/TMT Business Planning Session,” Mayer Brown JSM, 13 February 2015
      • “Understanding Your Client's Business Strategy,” Mayer Brown JSM, 10 October 2014
      • “Branding & Networking for Lawyers,” Mayer Brown JSM, 24 March 2014
      • “Managing Client Relationships and Driving Client Service,” Mayer Brown JSM, 7 March 2014
      • “Managing Client Relationships,” Mayer Brown JSM, 13 September 2013
      • “Advanced Networking Skills,” Mayer Brown JSM, 9 March 2013
      • “Fundamental Networking Skills,” Mayer Brown JSM, 8 March 2013
      • “Strategic Client Planning,” Fiducia Management Consultants, 18 January 2013
      • “Business Planning Retreat for Vietnam Partners,” Mayer Brown JSM (Vietnam), 19 November 2012
      • “Persuading and Presenting with Impact,” Mayer Brown JSM, 30 September 2012
      • “Strategic Client Planning,” Mayer Brown JSM, 7 July 2012
      • “Branding & Marketing Framework for 2011 Strategy Plan,” Citi N.A. Asia Pacific Compliance, 1 February 2011

    • Social

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    •  About Gerard

       

      Marketing Director, Lyrium Venture Partners Limited

      Partner, F&C Consulting Group

      Co-Director, Founder Institute

      Gerard Escaler is the Marketing Director at Lyrium Venture Partners Limited and a Partner at F&C Consulting Group, a global forensic investigations and compliance consulting firm.

      He is an experienced, solutions-focused marketing, business development, and communications professional, well-versed in digital transformation, ESG, and change management. Focusing on SMEs and fast-growth, technology ventures, Gerard is a results-driven change agent with experience leading agile digital transformations across organziations and improving UX for customers to increase product and brand 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, which is dedicated to building a sustainable global economy.

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