Gavin Poole is an experienced financial executive with a diverse background in leadership roles across various industries. Currently serving as an Operating Partner at Lightyear Capital, Gavin has held key positions including Chief Financial Officer at PracticeTek, HighFive Healthcare, and Therapy Brands, as well as President at Mersey Spirits / FA Poole & Co. Distillers. Gavin holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting and Information Systems and a Post Graduate Diploma in Accounting, both earned at the University of Cape Town from 1992 to 1995.