Luc Gérardin

Independent Management Consultant
Industrials & Engineering, Consumer Solutions, Social & Environmental Impact
Luc Gérardin is a strategic advisor specializing in customer-driven solutions powered by emerging technologies, particularly Artificial Intelligence and the Internet of Things. His expertise lies in helping organizations transform their business and operating models to adapt to new market paradigms, enhance performance, and strengthen customer focus.
He began his career in major management consulting firms, advising clients on building innovative business and operating models. Later, he joined IBM’s Global Innovation team, bridging IBM Consulting and IBM Research—home to six Nobel Prize laureates—to design, develop, and commercialize AI- and IoT-driven solutions with researchers and clients. Since 2005, Luc has led the creation of multi-million-dollar solutions that have reshaped industries, such as supply chain management, and delivered targeted innovations in areas including customer value, inventory optimization, and contract management.
Today, he partners with senior executives across creative industries, financial services, and industrial sectors to strengthen digital presence, align brands, improve customer experience, and drive business transformation. His work often includes redefining ways of working and organizational culture, enabling companies to respond effectively to disruptive competitors and seize opportunities from new technologies.
Luc also supports start-ups in fields from industrial tech to ethical fashion, advising on strategy, value proposition, go-to-market planning, financial cycles, and founder coaching throughout their growth journey.
Beyond his professional pursuits, he has a passion for visual art, opera, sailing, skiing, hiking, yoga, and travel.