Gerard Walsh

Gerard Walsh has extensive work experience in human resources and management roles in the hospitality industry. Gerard currently works as a Human Resource Manager at GW Lisk, starting in 2022. Prior to this, they worked as a Cluster Human Resource Manager at Choice Hotel Group, where they achieved payroll cost control and implemented a successful mobile app communication tool. Gerard also worked as a Cluster Human Resource Manager at the g Hotel & Spa and as an Assistant Regional Human Resource Manager at Dalata Hotel Group, providing support to multiple properties within the group. Gerard has also held the role of Group Human Resource Manager at Sinnott Hotel Group and worked in various positions, including Human Resources Officer & Training Manager and Assistant Manager, at Galway Bay Hotel. Gerard began their career as a Receptionist Team Leader at QHotels and as a Receptionist at Galway Bay Hotel.

Gerard Walsh's education history begins with their Bachelor of Business degree in Hotel and Catering Management (Block Release) from Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, which they obtained between 2010 and 2013. Following that, they pursued a Bachelor of Arts degree in Hotel and Catering Management from the same institute, which they completed in 2014. Later, in 2016 to 2017, Gerard attended the National College of Ireland, where they obtained an Associate CIPD - Certificate in Human Resource Management, focusing on Human Resources. Alongside their formal education, Gerard also holds a certification as a Manual Handling Instructor from Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI), although the specific date of completion is not provided.