Gerald McLarnon

Gerald McLarnon is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in transformation, performance improvement, and strategic consulting across various sectors including financial services, retail banking, and insurance. Currently serving as Chief Transformation Officer and Advisor at Verastar, Gerald leads a multi-year transformation across diverse product areas. Previous roles include Performance Director at Nationwide Building Society, where focus was placed on improving everyday banking product performance, and Managing Director of Lowell Labs, where Gerald oversaw a data science center of excellence. Additional experience includes independent consultancy, roles at Swinton Insurance where metrics include significant financial accountability, and experience at Callcredit and HBOS, driving market and sales strategies. Gerald's academic credentials include an MSc in Mathematics from the University of Oxford and a BSc (Hons) in Mathematics from Queen's University Belfast.