Gavin Poole

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About me
CFO, PracticeTek & Operating Partner, Lightyear Capital
Education
- University of Cape Town
  1992 - 1995
  Post Graduate Diploma in Accounting Accounting, Auditing, Taxation
- University of Cape Town
  1992 - 1995
  Bachelor of commerce accounting and information systems
Experience
- Deloitte & Touche
  Jan 1996 - Dec 2000
  Manager
- Dimension Data - New York
  Jan 2001 - Jan 2003
  Controller
- Dimension Data
  Jan 2001 - Jan 2003
  Group Controller, North America
- Henry Schein
  May 2003 - May 2018
  Currently responsible for all financial aspects of the Global Animal Health and Strategic Partnership Group.The Global Animal Health and Strategic Partnership Group encompasses Henry Schein’s Animal Health businesses in North America, Europe and Australia / NZ as well investments in joint ventures and partnerships in North America and dental specialty product manufacturers and distributors. Direct responsibilities include all aspects of financial structuring, reporting and planning, budget preparation, compliance with Sarbanes Oxley requirements and corporate policies for the Group. I serve on operations, audit and compensation committees of companies within the group. In addition I act as point of contact to finance leadership at companies within the portfolio and partner with Business Development on evaluating investment opportunities. Show less
  - Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Global Dental Surgical Group & CFO, BioHorizons Inc
    Jun 2015 - May 2018
  - Vice President, CFO, Global Animal Health and Strategic Partnership Group
    Jan 2012 - May 2015
  - Vice President, Finance - Global Healthcare Services Group
    Aug 2010 - Jan 2012
  - Vice President & CFO - European Healthcare Group
    Jan 2009 - Aug 2010
  - Vice President & CFO Henry Schein UK Holdings
    Jan 2008 - Dec 2008
  - Finance Director, International
    May 2003 - Dec 2007
- Mersey Spirits / FA Poole & Co. Distillers
  May 2018 - now
  President
- Therapy Brands
  Jan 2019 - May 2023
  CFO
- HighFive Healthcare
  Sept 2023 - May 2024
  Chief Financial Officer
- Lightyear Capital
  May 2024 - now
  Operating Partner
- PracticeTek
  May 2024 - now
  Chief Financial Officer
Licenses & Certifications
- 2023 CFO Leadership Program
  Harvard Business School
  Apr 2023
  View certificate
Volunteer Experience
- Treasurer
  Issued by miracle corners of the world on Jan 2011
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- Treasurer
  Issued by VULCAN TRIATHLETES INC on Jan 2017
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- Treasurer
  Issued by Greater Birmingham Youth Lacrosse Association on Oct 2018
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