Francis Gérard

Francis Gérard is an accomplished engineering professional with extensive experience in the construction industry, currently serving as the Director of Engineering at Hilti (Schweiz) AG since June 2017. In this role, Francis Gérard focuses on developing global BIM solutions and strengthening partnerships with clients and designers. Prior to this position, Francis Gérard held the role of Sales Director at Hilti, where responsibilities included offering innovative products and services to construction professionals. From July 2005 to June 2017, Francis Gérard worked at Bouygues Travaux Publics as the Sales Manager for the Jura-Neuchâtel-Vaud region and as the Commercial Manager for the Eastern France region, overseeing client relations, regional sales strategies, and project management. Francis Gérard's educational background includes an engineering degree in construction from ESITC de Metz and advanced degrees in civil engineering and infrastructure from Université de Metz and Université Robert Schuman.