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Gareth Davis
Former Imperial Tobacco CEO & Board Chair
Location
United Kingdom
Availability
immediately
Experience
25+ years
Gareth Davis
Former Imperial Tobacco CEO & Board Chair
United Kingdom
immediately
Verified Profile
Professional Summary
A highly accomplished international business leader with a distinguished career spanning five decades, Gareth Davis has shaped some of the most successful global corporations. Renowned for steering Imperial Tobacco to market leadership as CEO, he has since held influential Chairman and board roles across multiple sectors including financial services, media, manufacturing, and hospitality. Recognised for his exceptional leadership, Gareth continues to provide strategic insight and transformational guidance to businesses seeking sustainable growth and international expansion.
25+ years
Experience
2
Board Positions
15
Core Skills
Career Highlights
- Chief Executive Officer, Imperial Tobacco: Led one of the world’s largest tobacco companies through global expansion, strategic acquisitions, and consistent revenue growth, establishing its position as an international market leader.
- Chairman, DS Smith and William Hill: Provided strategic leadership and governance oversight to FTSE 250 companies, driving corporate transformation, shareholder value, and board effectiveness.
- Board Director, Wolseley, M&C Saatchi, and Gresham House: Held key positions across diverse industries, contributing to growth strategies, governance reforms, and stakeholder engagement.
How to appoint Gareth Davis
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