Geraldine Velner

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About Geraldine Velner

Sustainability minded, purpose-led, strategic business leader - with core expertise in Corporate Communications and HR (20+ years)- enabling transformative, engaging, high performing work environments, and empowering people through purpose, whilst growing company reputation and visibility through impactful corporate communications, speech writing, media, PR and CSR efforts. Operationally strong, highly engaged and delivery focused, Geraldine thrives in roles in the business, as a valued contributor in senior (C-suite) business leadership teams. Currently Director of Corporate Communications for Trane Technologies in EMEA, with also 20+ years in HR Leadership roles (up to 2020)- current scope covers internal and external (PR) communications on sustainability 'thought leadership', positioning Trane Technologies as a decarbonization leader and global climate innovator on topics related to decarbonizing our cities, electrification of heating in buildings and transport refrigeration, corporate citizenship in communities, diversity and inclusion, employee & change communication, crisis & reputation management, acquisition and divestments. Leveraging her leadership, change, transformation, organization effectiveness, talent (leadership) development, data analytics, continuous improvement (Lean), coaching and storytelling, she delivers best-in-class solutions, inspiring and encouraging others to bring their best, curious self to work each day. Industry experience heavily features manufacturing and technical environments: a. Heating and cooling technology for buildings and transportation (HVAC & Refrigerants) at Trane Technologies (10 years - includes Ingersoll Rand experience on profile) b. Oil & Gas at Shell (7+ years) c. FMCG - Nutrition, Hygiene and Personal Care at Unilever (1.5 years) d. Global Recruitment industry (5 years) A wellbeing & mental health ambassador with Masters of Science from the School of Psychology, University College Dublin in Mindfulness Based Interventions (MBSR), Geraldine leads with compassion, has a deep belief in building personal and team resilience, and is recognized for her expertise in this area, as a speaker on wellbeing, mindfulness and mental health.