Phil Gerrard is a highly experienced business leader specializing in Financial Services, with a focus on renewable energy, banking, and automotive sectors. Currently serving as Consulting Director at Finativ since October 2022, Phil has an extensive track record in driving growth, restructuring businesses, and undertaking M&A activities to enhance value. As Managing Director of ELMFIELD UK LIMITED, Phil provides strategic advisory services to clients in renewable energy asset finance and automotive sectors. Previous roles include CEO at Privilege Finance, where Phil restructured a fund-owned asset finance business, and Head of European Leasing at Grant Thornton UK LLP, leading the growth of its specialist leasing advisory services. Phil’s career spans various leadership roles in asset leasing, operations, and production management, with a proven ability to deliver successful outcomes across Europe and the UK. Phil holds a B.A. (Hons) in Economics from The University of Manchester.