Gary Bates

Gary Bates currently serves as the Field Marketing Manager (UK) at SambaSafety since May 2025. Prior experience includes a tenure at IAM RoadSmart, where Gary held the position of Senior Marketing Manager from July 2017 to June 2025, focusing on strategic marketing activities and product launches for the charity’s commercial services. Additional roles include Product Marketing Manager - B2B at IAM RoadSmart, Marketing Manager at J D Wetherspoon, and Marketing Manager for in-store communications at Majestic Wine. Gary's career also includes earlier marketing positions such as Marketing Manager for Wine & Beer World and Internet Assistant Manager at Majestic Wine. Gary holds a Bachelor's Degree in Philosophy from the University of Birmingham.