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Edward J. Gerard

Chief Operating Officer at Scandinavian Designs

Edward J. Gerard has a strong and extensive work experience spanning multiple companies and roles. Edward J. is currently the Chief Operating Officer at Scandinavian Designs, where they oversee the company's operations. Prior to that, they worked as the General Manager of Stores at Scandinavian Designs.

Before joining Scandinavian Designs, Gerard served as the President and CEO of Maui Divers Jewelry from 2018 to 2019. Edward J. also took on the role of District Leader at Kate Spade & Company in Hawaii from 2017 to 2018.

Gerard's career at Tiffany & Co. spans over two decades, where they held various leadership positions. As a Group Vice President, they had organizational and P&L responsibility and oversaw eight Market Vice Presidents, 400 store leaders, and 2,000+ employees. Edward J. also led different regions within the company, including North America West and United States Retail West, where they managed sales goals and spearheaded strategic initiatives for expansion and revitalization. Earlier in their career, Gerard served as the Vice President of the Pacific Region, where they successfully executed a turnaround strategy.

Overall, Gerard's work experience showcases their expertise in operational management, P&L responsibility, strategic planning, and leading high-performing teams.

Edward J. Gerard pursued their education in a sequential manner. Edward J. first enrolled at the University of Virginia, where they obtained their Bachelor's Degree in Finance and General Business Administration. Following this, they went on to pursue a Master's Degree in Accounting from the same institution, which they attained in the years 1985 to 1989. Later, Edward furthered their education by attending Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI), where they focused on Principles & Techniques of Fundraising, earning a certificate in Nonprofit Executive Leadership. Edward J.'seducational journey concluded in 2016 when they completed their studies at IUPUI. The provided information reflects their educational experiences without any assumptions beyond what is explicitly mentioned.

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  • Chief Operating Officer

    September, 2022 - present

  • General Manager Of Stores

    February, 2022