Gary Widger

Gary Widger is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in strategic leadership and change management, currently serving as Chief Strategy Officer at Mercury since 2019. Prior roles at Mercury include Head of Change and Marketing, Communication & Brand, and Head of Innovation & Change, where responsibilities encompassed designing and delivering construction strategies, driving innovation adoption, and overseeing significant transformation programs. Prior to joining Mercury, Gary held positions such as Group Head of Change and Change Manager, where efforts focused on delivering business improvements and technological enhancements across various operations. Gary's consulting background includes management consulting and project management roles that involved LEAN Six Sigma improvement initiatives for blue chip clients. Education credentials include multiple degrees from UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School and a BE in Mechanical Engineering from University College Dublin.