With a First Class Diploma from the School of Essex Toastmasters, Gerry is highly qualified and can bring that extra special quality to a wide variety of functions.  In addition, he brings to the role a wealth of experience and skills developed through the organization and hosting of presentations, seminars and conferences in his role as General Manager of an international lighting company.  On many of these occasions Gerry acted successfully both as spokesperson for his employer and as an experienced industrial figure, serving on a Parliamentary Committee for the lighting industry