Gerard Zytnicki

Gerard is a native Parisian who moved to Seattle in 1987 when he joined Microsoft, where he worked until 2015. He served in a variety of capacities for the company, from global development to engineering and business functions. He has been involved in a number of startup companies in the Seattle area as well as nonprofits.

Recently, Gerard became the CEO of Nonlinear Materials Corporation (NLM) in collaboration with the University of Washington.

Gerard is an avid cook and a connoisseur of fine wines.

He lives in Seattle on Queen Anne Hill with his wife, Pamela, and daughter.