Gavin Monk

Gavin Monk is a seasoned professional with broad international expertise in working with world-class FTSE 100 companies and influential startup ventures. With a proven track record in delivering outstanding results that are crucial for commercial growth and brand augmentation, Gavin is a global citizen equipped with cultural and operational intelligence. His strengths lie in strategic innovation, commercial acumen, customer experience enhancement, strategic development, new growth initiatives, and sustainable practices. Gavin is recognized as a strong relationship builder and an inspirational leader.

Gavin Monk's educational background includes a Visiting Study program in Architecture at the Architectural Association in London, UK, and a Filmmaking Visiting Study at the New York School of Visual Arts in New York City, USA. He holds a Bachelor of Environmental Studies from the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg, Canada, from the Faculty of Architecture, and a Master of Architecture from the University of Colorado in Denver, USA, from the Graduate School of Architecture.

Throughout his career, Gavin has held key roles in various top organizations. He served as the Global Head of Store Design for Food Retail Hospitality and previously as the Global Head of Format & Renewal, Food Retail Equipment & Hospitality at Marks and Spencer. Gavin was also instrumental as the Founding Partner & Managing Director at Café Market Limited, Flâneur Limited, Gavin Monk Associates, and Villandry Limited. His expertise extends to Concept Design & Development, where he contributed significantly at Philip Johnson & John Burgee Architects for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation Development Centre and at Arthur Erickson Architects.