Gerard McGuinnity is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in project and program management across various sectors, currently serving as Portfolio Head - Americas and Regional Head of Marketing & Planning at ACCA since July 2019. Previous roles include Senior Project Manager at CGI, where Gerard led a Digital Citizen Programme, and Senior Project Manager at Tesco Bank, overseeing strategic digital initiatives. Gerard has held multiple managerial positions at ACCA, contributing to significant change programs and business growth initiatives in various international markets, including India, Russia, and China. Gerard's consulting experience includes work with Inverclyde Council and the European Union, focusing on business transformation and ICT development. Gerard holds a BSc (Hons) in Business and Software Development from the University of Strathclyde.