Gérard Guilbert

Gerard Guilbert is a Client Partner at Alexander Hughes Paris, bringing over 30 years of experience in sales, business development, and general management across Europe within the B2B services sector. Throughout his career, Gerard has held pivotal roles in driving business turnarounds and growth in dynamic markets.

Before joining Alexander Hughes, Gerard worked with the April Group, an international insurance services company, where he served as Deputy CEO overseeing group insurance and then international business development within the health and personal protection division.

In 1988, Gerard joined Dun & Bradstreet, the leading provider of commercial information, where he held various sales and general management positions across Southern, Central, and Eastern Europe, primarily focused on business turnarounds. Later, he led Certegy in France, a subsidiary of Fidelity National Information Services, the world’s largest provider of banking and payment solutions.

Gerard launched 2G Consulting in 2006, a firm specializing in business turnarounds and development, particularly within the telecommunications and recruitment sectors. His clients included industry leaders such as BT Global Services and Robert Walters, where he helped drive business efficiency in rapidly evolving markets.

At Alexander Hughes, Gerard spent 10 years as the Managing Partner of the Paris office, where he was instrumental in driving the firm’s success and market presence. After a decade in this leadership role, he decided to shift his focus towards international business growth. In his current role as Client Partner, he is dedicated to developing new customers in global markets and leveraging his vast expertise in business development.

Gerard holds a master’s degree in applied economics and is a graduate of INSEAD. He is fluent in English in addition to his native French.