Based in Melbourne, Gerard Connell is a key part of Egon Zehnder’s Consumer, CMO, Sport and Technology practice groups. Drawing on over 15 years of international automotive experience, Gerard also belongs to the Firm’s global Automotive & Mobility practice. He specialises in board and senior executive search, CEO succession, developmental assessment programs, and supports leaders transitioning into new roles.
Trust is at the core of our services. It’s a privilege to earn a client’s confidence and incredibly satisfying to reward it with leadership outcomes that advance their organization.
Prior to joining Egon Zehnder, Gerard was responsible for retail strategy for electric vehicles at General Motors in Detroit, which included overseeing the eCommerce-led transformation of that company’s U.S. retail operations and customer experience. This included developing a new digital retail platform to power the future CX of GM’s brands. Previously, Gerard led sales and marketing for OnStar, GM’s connected vehicle subscription service. He began his career with GM Holden in Melbourne, where he held various marketing, sales and customer experience leadership roles and spent extensive time partnering closely with the Holden franchise retail network. He brings deep experience at the intersection of brand, retail and digital transformation.
Gerard earned a business degree from the Swinburne University of Technology in Melbourne. In addition to his work as a consultant, he actively mentors young business leaders. Away from work, Gerard enjoys keeping fit and spending as much time as possible with his wife and their two daughters.
