Gavin Finch
Chief Commercial Officer
As Chief Commercial Officer Gavin is responsible for overseeing marketing and communications, digital and IT, and membership functions, and to provide the foundations for sustainable growth for the BMC, ensuring it is able to continue and grow the work it does on behalf of its members and communities.
Gavin has over 20 years’ experience in marketing and communications and for over 10 years has worked in senior roles leading multi-disciplinary teams within sport, outdoor and non-profit organisations. Specifically within a membership and sport governing body context for British Cycling and Badminton England, for outdoor clothing brand Rohan, and the representative body for the charity sector. Gavin is happiest being active and outdoors and believes in the important role sport and activity plays in our communities and society.
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