Gerry Perkel

Gerry Perkel, a successful CEO, is known for turning around organizations, launching innovative products, and expanding into new markets to drive revenue growth and enhance shareholder value.

With a background as CEO of software and hardware companies, Division President of various Business Units, Gerry has global market experience and has effectively utilized M&A strategies to drive organizational growth and profitability.

During his tenure as CEO of Planar Systems, Gerry spearheaded a strategic shift towards digital signage products, resulting in significant revenue growth from $10M in 2010 to over $110M in 2015, leading to higher gross profits and EPS. The company was later acquired by a Chinese buyer at a 46% premium for shareholders.

As CEO of Merant Systems, Gerry orchestrated a successful turnaround by assembling a new executive team, transforming the company culture, and achieving substantial EBITDA improvement. The company was eventually sold for $380M to Serena, creating substantial value for shareholders.

Beginning his career at Fortune 500 companies Tektronix and Xerox, Gerry navigated global markets, diverse distribution channels, and various business sectors. Noteworthy accomplishments include leading the sale of Tektronix's Color Printing and Imaging Division to Xerox for $950M.

Gerry now shares his expertise by coaching CEOs seeking significant improvements in their companies, leveraging the proven systems and processes of CEO Coaching International.

He holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from the University of California, Los Angeles.

Gerry has been associated with organizations like CEO Coaching International, DrumWave, PERKEL CONSULTING LLC, Planar Systems, Merant, Xerox Corporation, Tektronix, and Forth Inc in various leadership roles.