Gareth Morris

Gareth Morris has extensive experience in strategy and corporate development. Gareth is currently the Head of Strategy at Cambridge University Press & Assessment, where they help articulate and deliver the long-term vision and strategic plan. Prior to this, they served as the Director of Long-term Strategy at Virgin Media O2. Gareth was also the Senior Manager Corporate Strategy and Development at Asda, leading cross-business projects and implementing key initiatives such as the launch of convenience stores. Gareth has held interim roles at KCOM and Communisis, where they partnered with technology leadership teams to drive growth and support strategic decision-making. Gareth has also been the Head of Planning & Projects at MTN Cyprus and a Senior Consultant in Strategy and Corporate Development at Saudi Telecom Company. Their early experience includes roles at BT and Verticalband as Head of Strategy and M&A and Chief Financial Officer/Finance Director respectively.

Gareth Morris has pursued various educational initiatives throughout their career. Gareth completed an Executive Development Programme focused on Corporate & Project Finance at Cass Business School, before the year 2000. Prior to this, they obtained an ACMA CGMA certification from The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, spanning from 1990 to 1994. Gareth's undergraduate studies were undertaken at the University of Huddersfield, where they obtained a BA (Hons) degree in Accountancy Studies & Finance, spanning from 1987 to 1990. Moreover, they hold an ACMA certification from CIMA, though the specific details regarding when they obtained it are not provided.