Seaboard Overseas and Trading Group
Gavin Spavins has a diverse work experience spanning various industries and roles. Gavin most recently served as the Finance Director of the Southern Africa Trade Division at Seaboard Overseas and Trading Group since February 2020. Prior to this, they worked as a Finance Manager - Consultant at Tongaat Hulett from October 2019 to February 2020. Gavin also held the position of CFO at Finfind from August 2018 to November 2019. Earlier in their career, Gavin was the General Manager - Treasury at Grindrod from April 2013 to July 2018, and Treasury Manager at Hulamin from July 2012 to April 2013. Gavin briefly worked as a Financial Manager at Masscash Holdings (Pty) Ltd from April 2012 to July 2012. Before transitioning to the corporate sector, Gavin had an extensive tenure at Goldman Sachs, where they started as a Vice President - Finance in May 2002 and eventually became a co-manager for the commodities product control team. Their early career includes experience as an Articled Clerk at Deloitte, where they worked with clients in shipping, manufacturing, and retail sectors and was seconded to the New York office in 2002 for three months.
From 1994 to 1998, Gavin Spavins attended the University of KwaZulu-Natal. However, no specific information is available regarding the degree pursued or the field of study.
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Seaboard Overseas and Trading Group
Seaboard Overseas and Trading Group markets wheat, corn, soybean meal, and other commodities in bulk to third parties and affiliated companies. We source, transport and market approximately 14 million tons of agricultural commodities each year. The division integrates the service of delivering commodities to its customers in the U.S., South America, Europe, Australia and Asia, through the use of chartered and owned bulk vessels. Seaboard's milling facilities include flour, maize and rice milling, poultry, pork and pasta production, bakery operations and animal feed production. Fascinating Facts: - Fortune 500 - #444: SEB - Seaboard and its affiliates produce approximately 13 million tons of wheat flour, maize mill and manufactured feed per year - Operates facilities in 29 countries - Approximately 19,000 to 28,000 metric tons of agricultural commodities are sourced, transported and marketed on an annual basis. Careers: Seaboard Overseas Group is a dynamic company and we offer a broad range of international career opportunities. We recognize that diversity is the key to successful operations and seek highly motivated, energetic people to join our diverse group. We value the dedication and hard work that our employees invest to make our company successful. To show our appreciation, we offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that is designed to promote the health and well-being of our employees worldwide. Expatriate Benefits Include: Provided furnished housing and transportation Medical, Dental and vision insurance fully paid by the company Annual performance bonus Retirement plan If you have an interest in an international career, please take a look at our current opportunities.