Gerard Ballbe Ferrero currently serves as Services Business Manager at Submer since August 2022. Prior experience includes the role of Proving Ground Innovation Manager at Applus+ IDIADA from February 2016 to August 2022, where responsibilities encompassed innovation in product and service development, business model analysis, and long-term strategy implementation. Additionally, Gerard held two project manager positions at Applus+ IDIADA involving construction supervision and commissioning of proving grounds, as well as designing and engineering test facilities. Previous internships at Solvay focused on hydrogen peroxide and AEG departments, along with a sales position at Nike. Gerard's educational background includes multiple master's degrees in Industrial Engineering and Automotive Engineering from Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, along with a Business Development Program from EADA Business School.