Gavin is the CEO and Director of 'The University of Leicester Food and Drink' a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of Leicester.
The commercial model at Leicester is the first of its kind in the UK amongst the Higher Education institutes to unify and deliver all commercial operations, retail, events and hospitality, bars, O2 nightclub and shops across the campus and student accommodation.
Gavin has a wealth of knowledge and leadership experience having achieved much success within the Hotel and Catering Sector, including over 25 years’ experience working directly within the HE sector including his previous roles as Head of Commercial Services at the University of Sheffield and Catering Manager at the University of Nottingham.
Gavin is a Trustee of Nova Education Trust supporting the governance of fifteen schools and colleges across the Midlands.
Gavin aims to focus on how TUCO can help develop and share best practice from its member’ institutions; drawing on member expertise and the wider industry to look at new and improved ways of working.
