Ben Averis

Ben Averis serves as the Chief Financial Officer at Yoto since July 2021, overseeing Finance, Operations, and Commercial Teams to support significant growth and profitability, with a current annual recurring revenue exceeding $30 million. As a Board Trustee for The Cheltenham Trust, Ben contributes strategic insight. Previous roles include Head of Group FP&A at Audley Travel, where sales and EBITDA were doubled, and CFO/COO (Interim) for a Retail Startup. Ben has also held positions at Wyevale Garden Centres, focusing on corporate strategy and growth initiatives, and at PwC in corporate finance, where transactions and advisory work spanned various sectors. Ben holds FCA Fellow status from ICAEW and an ACA qualification, alongside a BA in Accountancy and Finance from the University of Exeter.