Gerry has actively engaged in diplomatic efforts to strengthen US-Ireland relations. Through participation in trade missions, business forums, and bilateral meetings, he has advocated for stronger economic and commercial ties between the two nations.  

Gerry previously served as the West Region Champion for the Action Plans for Jobs strategy in Ireland where he strongly promoted the need for balanced regional spread of the economic recovery and has worked closely with the IDA over the years. 

Gerry’s commitment to gender inclusion and diversity has seen Medtronic’s Parkmore Galway site grow from one with 10 different nationalities to there now being 65 nationalities represented across all levels of the business in Ireland. Having worked in Ireland, the US, Canada, South America, China, South-East Asia, Central and Eastern Europe, Gerry has developed diverse and high performing teams across all these locations and with exposure to each new culture, he has adapted his leadership style and brings his learnings to his global leadership teams. In order to ensure visibility and growth opportunities for all employees, Gerry’s team have developed a range of Employee Resource Groups ranging from the Women’s Network, African Descent Network, ABLEd, Young Professional and the Traveller Action Group.