Marketing Area:
International; Middle East
Expertise:
Industrial fire and explosion protection
Major Product/SVS:
Fire consulting, specializing in the industrial sector
Hobbies/Sports:
Playing golf; Traveling; Reading; Art; Going to musical plays
Education Degrees:
Master of Science in Quality Assurance, Stellenbosch University, South Africa (1986); Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering, University of Witwartersrand, South Africa(1976)
Affiliations Awards:
Former Member, Mechanical Engineering Society of South Africa
Number Of Years In Profession:
27
Number Of Years In Current Position:
2
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to his hard work and honesty.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
He became involved in his profession through his experience, which he gained working in the military during the 1970s. He became well versed in explosion protection, as well as industrial application.
Extended Bio Profile:
Mr. Gardner is owner of FSM Consulting, LLC, and has more than 25 years of experience in protecting a wide variety of facilities with an emphasis on the design of fire suppression systems.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Consulting with new and established clients on the design; Constructing fire protection systems for commercial, industrial and government properties based in Dubai and the Middle East; Consulting with engineers to come up with the right project for the specific requirements of the client
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Mr. Gardner plans to continue to grow his company internationally and expand it to the U.K., U.S. and Africa.