Gérard Visser

Partner with scaling startups and high-growth tech companies as a fractional workplace and real estate leader, providing strategic oversight and operational infrastructure. Advise on footprint scaling, site selection, and lease management, drawing on experience directing global office expansions totaling hundreds of thousands of square feet. Design workplace experience programs and oversee logistics for large-scale company events. Leverage the WorkCadre marketplace to source vetted service providers and optimize operational spend.

Led global Workplace Strategy and Solutions encompassing Office Management, Facilities, and Real Estate. Spearheaded rapid expansion of Ramp's global footprint, independently sourcing and launching new offices in Denver, Toronto, Boston, and London. Directed physical expansion and redesign of New York headquarters and San Francisco offices, managing a global real estate portfolio of over 300,000 sq ft. Reduced food and beverage overhead by 20% through strategic vendor transitions and contract negotiations. Directed a team of Office Managers and Coordinators overseeing vendor partnerships, front desk operations, and employee events.

Headed the Global Workplace Services department overseeing Workplace Experience, Workplace Administration, and Workplace Programs. Managed full oversight of all company real estate, leases, build-outs, company travel, and events across offices in New York City, Europe, and Asia. Drove strategic space planning to support future business needs and managed budgets, coming in 22% under budget for 2023. Created and implemented return-to-office program, increasing in-office attendance by 900%. Led lease negotiations, construction projects, and vendor management. Managed 7 direct reports and oversaw employee experience for all company events.

Oversaw the Workplace Experience Team to create consistent employee and guest experience across global locations on 4 continents. Strategically planned for rapid growth and new market entries. Worked with finance on departmental budgeting. Implemented new workplace programs to increase employee happiness and executed cost-effective measures for office expenditures. Planned and executed global office and cultural events. Completed construction of additional floor at New Jersey Headquarters and coordinated London office move. Managed COVID and regular cleaning protocols.