Gavin Spavins

Finance Director Of The Southern Africa Trade Division at 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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