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David Ward

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CFO at GBG Plc
📍 Stevenage, England, United Kingdom

David Ward is the CFO at GBG Plc, a commercially-minded leader focused on building high-performing teams and enabling sustainable growth. His career includes a decade at the FTSE100 software company AVEVA, where he was heavily involved in M&A, and 14 years in assurance at EY. He earned his Bachelors degree from the University of East Anglia.

He is passionate about creating environments where people are trusted and supported, believing it fosters loyalty and excellence. David actively supports corporate social responsibility initiatives, such as the annual GBG Plc Challenge, which empowers colleagues across continents to support local causes, demonstrating his commitment to community engagement.

During his time at AVEVA, David was heavily involved in the transformational transaction to combine the company with the Schneider Electric Software Business.

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Experience
26 Years
Current Role
CFO
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Stevenage, England, United Kingdom
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Sustainable Growth
His professional focus is on enabling sustainable business growth and delivering long-term value for shareholders and stakeholders.
Building Teams
Cares deeply about building high-performing teams, fostering loyalty and excellence by trusting and supporting individuals through challenges.
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Career

Work history

5-2021
CFO
GBG Plc
2-2018 - 5-2021
Finance Director and Company Secretary
AVEVA
7-2016 - 2-2018
CFO
AVEVA
1-2011 - 7-2016
Head of Finance
AVEVA
10-1997 - 1-2011
Assurance, Senior Manager
EY
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GB Group taps Aveva's David Ward for CFO role. Featured in Sharecast
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Education
1994 - 1997
Bachelor's Degree
University of East Anglia
1987 - 1994
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The Heathcote School
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