Gavin Smith

Gavin Smith is an experienced human resources professional with a robust background in various leadership roles spanning over a decade. Currently serving as the People Director at Frive since April 2025, Gavin previously held the position of Global Head of People Services at the Commonwealth War Graves Commission from February 2023 to April 2025. Prior experience includes serving as People Director at Brompton Bicycle, Head of Human Resources at Victim Support, and Interim HR Manager at G2V Recruitment Group. Gavin's career also features roles such as Group Head of HR at Generator Hostels and Head of HR at AVANTA. Educational credentials include a degree in Business Psychology from Arden University and multiple qualifications from CIPD in Human Resources Management.