
Gerry Burns
Operator and executive advisor for PE-backed tech and services
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Boston, Massachusetts
Joined October 2025
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Private‑equity operator and portfolio CEO: Burns has repeatedly been placed into operator roles by private‑equity owners to run and scale portfolio companies (Platinum Equity, JMC Capital Partners). He has served as CEO/President of companies acquired or owned by PE (Data2Logistics, USRobotics), was brought in as President of CIVIQ Smartscapes during a growth phase, and acted as an Operating Partner at JMC where he supported multiple portfolio transactions and integrations. prnewswire+2
Operator with engineering and technology roots who moved into commercial leadership: His early career and technical background (engineering/technology roles noted across his bios) underpin later operational and commercial leadership roles in telecom, logistics and smart‑cities technology businesses, enabling him to lead product/technology-integrated services companies. theorg+2
Trainer, coach and sales enablement advisor: In recent years Burns has combined operating experience with executive training and advisory work (e.g., SFE Partners and other consulting/trainer listings), positioning himself as a coach/consultant to leadership teams and sales functions. sfepartners+1
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