Gavin Neilson

Gavin Neilson is a distinguished senior partner at PA Consulting, with expertise in financial services, combining extensive knowledge in banking, insurance, pensions, private equity, and asset management. As the Global Head of Financial Services and former Head of Banking and Asset Management, Gavin leads teams focused on leveraging strategy, technology, and innovation to deliver client success. Previous roles include Interim COO and CTO at Brooks Macdonald and Director at Transformation People, where Gavin enhanced IT and operational performance for Scottish clients. Gavin's background includes significant leadership positions at Standard Life and Lloyds Banking Group, contributing to transformational projects and operational integrations. With an early career as a Chartered Engineer at Halcrow, Gavin possesses a strong foundation in structural design and project management. Gavin holds a BEng Hons degree from The University of Edinburgh.