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“[Gareth] was able to bring both technical and managerial leadership to drive solutions and had a very pragmatic approach to dealing with challenges. He was always looking for innovative ways to improve how work was performed and how to drive client experience.”

“He did not micro-manage the team, rather he provided a very healthy environment for growth and learning. His personal and technical acumen also enabled him to lead his team with a clear vision and line-of-sight to strategy and architecture, resulting in consistent high value work. And, of course, his kind, supportive and calm personality enabled the team to perform well under pressure.”

“He is extremely intelligent, has a broad and deep knowledge of Technology, is very creative in his problem-solving approach, is extremely focused on and dedicated to getting the job done and delivering excellence, and is able to maintain his keen sense of humor throughout.”

“Gareth believes in doing things the right way and encourages those around him to do the same. He actively works with his team and others to optimize solutions and operations, while reducing risk […] truly showing persons coming from opposite ends (Internal Audit, IT Operations) can discuss and agree on best plans of action. [He] is open-minded, team and goal oriented, a strong leader and mentor, and a good listener.”

“Gareth is [a] dynamic and innovative technology leader that delivers reliable results. His broad technology background makes him well suited for a variety of challenges facing a modern IT organization.”

“Gareth is very bright and knowledgeable in the tech world. He was a great source of support for me in my UK CIO role. Gareth was very clear in his communications and has the ability to tailor his message to the audience by either being technical or less technical depending on who he was talking to. Gareth will challenge when he disagrees with a point, but ultra professional in his counter argument.”

“He is one of the few people who possess the ability to understand technology at a very deep level, manage incredibly large teams, and successfully guide a company towards its technological goals. He is also a great leader, a great mentor, and someone I would gladly work for if the opportunity ever presented itself again.”

“Gareth quite simply has the sharpest technical mind it has ever been my pleasure to work alongside. It is my ambition to work as closely with him for as long as possible hoping that some of his genius rubs off on me.”

“Gareth is by far one of the smartest technologists I have ever had the pleasure of working with in my entire career”

“[Gareth] is a highly effective technology executive. He approaches problems balancing business and technical factors, is concerned with managing risk and arriving a practical, pragmatic solutions. He is open-minded and is receptive to input from others.”

“I was impressed by Gareth’s ability to quickly digest complex topics that were new to him and eloquently articulate the concepts/topics to a broad audience.”

“He has excellent visualisation and can clearly design, communicate and coordinate action plans. Most importantly, he’s great to work with!”

“It was a privilege to work with someone who took his participation very seriously and demanded excellence and answers from all vendors but in a fair and unbiased manner. Gareth also took time out of his busy schedule to assist in helping Blackstone to respond to civic improvements within our community.”

“Gareth possesses a rare combination of business acumen and an impressive range of skills that allow him to drive decisions based on data and void of emotion or personal preference. He has an innate ability to view crisis/issues as opportunity rather than an obstacle.”

“He is both a tactical and strategic thinker. He easily grasps new technologies and applies them to practical situations. He never gives up and is always looking for a better way to solve a problem.”

“He is not just a technological savant but a warm and generous person with a contagious sense of the hidden fun of it all.”

“He understands strategic and business issues, and brings actionable, technology solutions to bear to solve them. He is dedicated, forward thinking, and well versed in new and emerging technologies.”

“In short, his expertise, diversity and ability to lead makes him a highly sought-after business and technology leader.”

“Gareth is a forward thinking and inspiring leader with extensive knowledge and experiences. He is one of those rare individuals who can move easily across organizational boundaries, from strategic discussions to tech-talks on a broad range of topics. I have had the privilege of working in Gareth’s CTO organization, during which time I was always amazed by his passion, enthusiasm, persistence and decisiveness. No matter how hard we worked and how much adversity we faced, Gareth always managed to make it light, fun and enjoyable. He is a true leader of integrity and vision.”