Leadership Team.
Gary was a founding member of Avanti, having previously worked for a FTSE 250 recruitment business. Starting as a recruiter within the software development space, he ultimately became our CEO in 2016. With his passion for quality standards and people, Gary has played a key role in the growth and success of the business to date.
Quick Fire Questions:
- Favourite Restaurant? “Dinner” by Heston Blumenthal. The Meat Fruit is unbelievable!
- Favourite Film? Back to the Future 1 & 2 (but not 3)
- Favourite Sports Team? Liverpool FC, 1980’s glory hunter
- Favourite Band? Boys II Men and Oasis.
- Any Pets? 4 Gerbils called Spice, Louis, Coconut and Milk Toast – don’t ask!
David joined Avanti in 2011 after graduating from Manchester Uni. Starting as a trainee recruiter, he has progressed through the ranks to ultimately become Sales Director. David is responsible for ensuring that Avanti delivers a consistent experience to our customers alongside the continued growth of both our permanent and contract divisions.
Quick Fire Questions:
- Favourite Restaurant? Orwells in Shiplake, go if you get the chance!
- Favourite Film? This changes a lot, currently it’s Children of Men.
- Favourite Boxset? The Wire, OMAR’S COMING!
- Favourite Band? Pink Floyd, picking their best album is impossible.
- Favourite Sports team? Chelsea, but before you judge, I’m old enough to remember when we were average!
James is our Commercial Director at Avanti.
James brings a wealth of experience from 20 years in the public sector, where he completed various roles spanning; IT Service Desk, Operations Management, Commercial and Compliance Manager.
In recent years he moved into the private sector, working for a global Fintech business as Compliance Manager. He has a solid grasp of ISO quality standards and operations management.
His role at Avanti involves ensuring that the day-to-day operations of the business run smoothly whilst overseeing quality and compliance across our business globally.
Quick Fire Questions:
- Favourite Food - Anything with a bit of spice, but I am also partial to a good burger.
- Favourite Film - Robocop (1987)
- Favourite Band - The Smiths
- Favourite Car - Ferrari F40
- Favourite Drink - Long Island Iced Tea
- Favourite boxset: - The Sopranos & Breaking Bad
- Hobby - Watching Pro Wrestling, Boxing and MMA
- Random fact - I got married on a boat under Niagara Falls whilst wearing a poncho (with members of the public shouting "don't do it!")
- Any Pets? - I have a Chiweenie (Chihuahua and Dachshund cross) called Poppy. She's a silly sausage
Saba oversees the Finance department at Avanti. Having worked with Avanti for over 3 years at her previous company, Saba joined the business and brought Finance back in house in 2022. Certifications include: BSc Degree, AAT, ACCA.
Quick Fire Questions:
- Favourite Food? Biriyani
- Favourite Holiday destination? Saudi Arabia - really enjoy the culture there.
- Favourite Film? Top gun, Jeepers Creepers, Annabelle and Get out
- Favourite Drink? Has to be a Latte – cant start work without one!
- Hobby? I love reading science fiction, my favourite is Frankenstein
James is the Business Manager for our UK Permanent Division, overseeing a team of specialist consultants across Technology and Engineering. Alongside managing the team, James covers .NET Development hiring for our clients in the North of England and Scotland.
Quick Fire Questions:
- Favourite Restaurant? The Pot Kiln in Newbury, UK, is my all-time favourite
- Favourite Holiday destination? Cancun – stayed at Moon Palace, which is unreal
- Favourite Film? In Bruges – funny, witty and love Brendan Gleeson
- Favourite Car? Aston Martin DB9
- Favourite Box set? Has to be Band of Brothers
Cameron is our Contract team manager who oversees a team of consultants across both Technology and Engineering divisions, as well as managing a portfolio of clients and contractors.
Quick Fire Questions:
- Favourite Restaurant? The Pot Kiln in Newbury
- Favourite Food? Fillet steak – it has to be rare!
- Favourite Film? Click
- Favourite Band/Artist? The Wombats but also can’t beat Kate Bush at the moment
- Favourite Sports team? Sheffield Wednesday
- Random fact? I have two children Bradley and Belle who are 9 and 6
