Gerard Pille

Gerard Pille is an experienced professional with a strong background in sales, marketing, and business development, currently serving as the Manager of Sales Development at Farm Frites since April 2021, focusing on commercial growth and innovation planning. Previously, Gerard held the position of Marketing & Development Manager at Smurfit Kappa, overseeing marketing, market analysis, and technical account management for a team of 10, while collaborating with numerous companies within the Benelux region. Gerard's extensive career includes significant roles at O-I, where responsibilities included leading sales teams and advancing sustainability initiatives, as well as key account management at Elopak, and consultancy at European Franchise Consultants. Gerard earned an MSC in Management from the Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University, and a BSC in Economics from Erasmus University Rotterdam.