Gavin Bessant

Gavin Bessant is the Director of Financial Services at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD).14 He is a senior finance leader with extensive experience across multiple industries, including manufacturing, retail, and financial services.

Professional Background

Gavin is a Chartered Accountant with the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW).1 He has accumulated 20 years of experience working in various organizations, including:

• PwC
• GE Healthcare
• Barclaycard
• Smaller SMEs in South Wales (manufacturing and online retail sectors)

Current Role and Responsibilities

As the Director of Financial Services at UWTSD, Gavin's responsibilities include:

• Overseeing financial operations for the University and its subsidiary companies
• Managing finances for two Further Education colleges within the UWTSD Group
• Handling financial matters for the University of Wales1

Education

Gavin's educational background includes:

• Specialization in Economics and Financial Management
• Completion of a sandwich course, which included 14 months of practical experience working within the finance team of a manufacturing company2

Additional Information

Gavin is actively involved in the university's operations and recruitment efforts. He has been known to share job opportunities within the Finance Department at UWTSD, demonstrating his commitment to building a strong financial team.3

Gavin Bessant's expertise in financial management, combined with his diverse industry experience, makes him a valuable asset to the University of Wales Trinity Saint David in his role as Director of Financial Services.