Gerard du Plessis

Gerard du Plessis is a creative sales and marketing leader with over 20 years of multinational experience. They began their career as a Marketing Associate at Burns Strategic Planning, where they developed brand and communication strategies. Most recently, they serve as the AVP International Sales for EcoSure at Ecolab, leading strategic initiatives across hospitality and foodservice. Previously, they held the role of AVP International Sales & Marketing at Ecolab's Lobster Ink, where they successfully grew the user base significantly and doubled revenue year-over-year. Gerard has also received several awards for excellence in marketing, including the Ecolab Marketing Excellence Award and the EdTech X Global Growth Award.