Derek Boshard

Derek Boshard is an accomplished Occupational Health Project Manager at GSK since September 2025, previously serving as a Senior Project Manager at LRQA from August 2021 to August 2025, where notable achievements included leading a global department restructure that delivered an annual operational cost reduction of £1M. Derek founded Freedom Walkers and managed The Freedom Trust from October 2018 to August 2021, focusing on creating mobility devices for children with disabilities in South Africa. Prior experience includes managing large-scale smart metering projects at Livewire Engineering and Consulting, as well as various roles in business development and project management in the energy and tourism sectors. Derek's educational background includes certifications in project management from The Knowledge Academy and APMG International, along with advanced studies from the University of Cape Town and a diploma in Nature Conservation from Tshwane University of Technology.