Gerard Grattan

WORK HISTORY

EDUCATION

ABOUT GERARD GRATTAN

I’m continuously improving how to put people and the planet first when utilising my business transformation and change skills to add value to you. Here\'s a little background on me… During my early years I thought the small town I grew up in was the centre of the universe, nothing mattered if it did not happen within the circle of friends from that town. As the youngest child within a large family I was surrounded by an army of support. Not being able to get a word in edge ways contributed to me being an observer, a listener and a thinker. Traits that helped shape the work I do. I left school without a plan and did not know what to do at university, so began working in local factories and offices. Anyone else remember being paid £50/week and having enough money to last the weekend? In I landed a job in Glasgow which turned into an 18 year career. Those early days provided many short assignments in different cities and laid the foundation of me becoming a problem solver. It was common to hear “Gerry do you have a minute to help me solve this?” During this time I met an amazing woman at an office coffee machine. Lynne has a love of travel and opened my eyes to global opportunities. In 2008 our life paths merged when we moved to Italy, got married, then onto Malaysia, Canada and Borneo within a decade. Truly magical times filled with amazing experiences and people. However I began to notice my lifestyle and work was a problem for the planet. Seeing first-hand the negative impact on people and nature due to human activity, including my own, was a sobering moment. And so began my mid-career crisis. What was the purpose of all my efforts? In 2017 I quit my stable career to reshape my purpose. I then completed an OnPurpose program alongside 20 amazing individuals whom I can never thank enough. I now find myself with a portfolio of interests geared towards making a positive impact:• Co-founded Extincts CIC which is on a mission to mobilise the next generation of animal protectors • Co-founded Impactara Ltd which brings Lean, Agile and Digital problem solving to SMEs, SEs and Charities • Trustee of a local charity and business mentor to sports clubsI still feel like a hypocrite as I love to travel, Italy being my favourite place, and my favourite global sport is Formula1, both not great for the environment. As you can see, I’m still figuring out how I can put people and the planet first. Let’s connect and share ways to make a positive impact…