With nearly three decades in consulting, Gerhard has guided organisations across professional services, banking and securities, automotive, energy, mining, oil and gas, telecommunications, and media to reposition themselves for growth. His approach blends rigorous analysis with practical insight, uncovering hidden organisational capabilities and turning them into tangible outcomes.
Gerhard is valued for his ability to see both the environment and internal capabilities in high definition, identifying opportunities that are often invisible to others. His work is grounded in experience as Chief Strategy Officer and Managing Partner of Deloitte’s Consulting businesses across Australia and the Asia Pacific, where he led highly visible growth stories that are widely published.
Gerhard applies his expertise through a combination of strategy, innovation, data analytics, digitisation, and leadership development, helping senior teams unlock their potential and drive transformation. He is closely connected to global thought leaders and a range of national and international initiatives focused on growth and innovation.
Gerhard delivers outcomes. His deep understanding of organisations and markets allows him to amplify opportunities for differentiation and growth, connecting theory and practice in unexpected ways.
Gerhard builds transformation. He uncovers hidden capabilities within leaders and organisations, assembling them to achieve outcomes that exceed expectation. His work leaves both people and businesses stronger, more resilient, and ready for the future.
“The future of leadership is not about old-fashioned validations of success. It is about growing your impact, with a focus on a bigger purpose beyond yourself, backed by the capabilities to match.”