Ts. Gerard Pillai

Born in the Historical State of Melaka, Gerard is currently the Director of Industry Development at PIKOM, the National Tech Association of Malaysia. He is also the Chapter Head of Global Business Services (GBS), Digital Infra and PIKOM Academy. Gerard has more than 30 years of industry experience working for Global Multinational Consulting Organization, Coopers & Lybrand (now PriceWaterhouseCoopers), a United Nations Development Fund (UNDP) funded Inter Governmental Organization in addition to advising technology companies from start up to growth stages, including overseeing Mergers & Acquisitions by Global Brands and IPOs including his own entrepreneurial ventures which have secured tech and business awards. In the past, Gerard has been recognized for his contributions to the ICT Industry when he was elected as a Council member of PIKOM, the National Tech Association. He has held the Chairmanship of the Content, Education and Training Special Interest Groups and has been invited to sit on various panels, committees. Gerard was also the Deputy International Chief Judge for APICTA and was the Deputy Chair for PIKOM Software Services Showcase or PS3 for the World Congress in IT. He has spoken extensively at numerous seminars and conferences both locally and internationally and is passionate about contributing and giving back to Youth Development. He regularly allocates time to Equip and Empower Children and Youth of all ages through the Power of Music Intervention. Gerard's interests include music and he is a pioneering member of the nation's only ICT Industry Rock Band, the MP3Plus, whose members are Captains of the Industry.