Welcome Gerri Ward: Principal Consultant
We are thrilled to announce that Gerri Ward has joined our team as a Principal Consultant. Her arrival marks a significant milestone for Oxygen Consulting, as we continue to expand our capabilities and accelerate our impact to help more companies across Aotearoa New Zealand address sustainability.
Gerri has an impressive background, with nearly two decades of experience as a sustainability professional, deep industry knowledge and strong mana within the profession.
Prior to joining Oxygen Consulting, Gerri was Director of Climate Change and Sustainability Servies at EY. She was previously the Head of Sustainability and Community at Z Energy, leading Z’s decarbonization pathway, climate reporting, community impact initiatives, social sustainability, and waste reduction activities. Prior to this, Gerri worked for central government - first at the Ministry for Environment, where she led the Carbon Neutral Public Service programme and voluntary carbon markets advice to business, and then at the Department of Conservation, where she led the Business and Biodiversity Offsetting CDRP Programme. Added to this, Gerri has Masters in International Law from the University of Nottingham, and a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Waikato. Gerri is also a member of the Institute of Directors, and previously held Board roles on the SBN and SBC Advisory Boards.
“I am so thrilled to be joining Sarah and the team at Oxygen, and can’t wait to get stuck into working with them to help shift the dial to a more sustainable, decarbonized Aotearoa New Zealand. I share the same values and kaupapa as the Oxygen team, and really look forward to escalating the difference we can make together.”
Oxygen Consulting Director, Sarah Holden, couldn’t be happier. “We are over the moon to welcome Gerri to the Oxygen team. I’ve personally been a long time Gerri fan and am delighted to have the opportunity to work with her and to bring her exceptional talent into our team and to our clients.”
Gerri’s arrival means that Oxygen Consulting now has a physical presence in Pōneke - Wellington, where Gerri lives. Having built a base in Tāmaki Makaurau - Auckland over six years, Oxygen Consulting is now seeing increasing demand for its services across Aotearoa New Zealand.
“Being on the ground in Wellington may mean less air miles to south island clients, as well as more in-person engagement with Wellington clients. This really fits with our focus on building quality client relationships, understanding their unique needs, being adaptable and agile, and supporting them with custom-made solutions”, says Sarah.
Please join us in welcoming Gerri to the Oxygen Consulting family.