Gavin Childs

Gavin Childs has extensive work experience in retail operations and management. Gavin has held various senior roles at Post Office Ltd and Walgreens Boots Alliance. At Post Office Ltd, they currently serve as the Head of Branch Planning, Operations, and Communications. Prior to that, at Walgreens Boots Alliance, they were the Senior Manager of Retail and Commercial Operations, where they led a team of 20 and was responsible for improving operational processes in Boots stores. Gavin also played a key role in implementing various strategic projects and initiatives, such as updating stock management procedures, improving self-checkout systems, and designing processes for online orders and Deliveroo fulfillment. Additionally, they have experience in manpower planning, workforce management, and developing future operating models for stores. Before joining Walgreens Boots Alliance, they worked at Alliance Boots, where they held roles as a Senior Development Manager and a Senior Project Manager. Overall, Gavin Childs has proven expertise in driving efficiency, managing commercial operations, and implementing business initiatives in the retail sector.

Gavin Childs earned their Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Chemistry from the University of Nottingham in 1997. Gavin later pursued their Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Inorganic Chemistry at the same institution from 1997 to 2000.