Gerard is native of Galway and holds both Bachelor and Doctoral degrees in Chemistry from the University of Galway, NUI. He is married to Marguerite and they have four daughters. Having worked in both Dublin and Cork he is a retired pharmaceutical professional with extensive experience in technical and operational areas of the industry. He was previously a Company Director for Upjohn Manufacturing Ireland. He has a keen interest in all aspects of the natural world and is an avid birdwatcher.
