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Gavin Aspden

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Partner at PwC Academy Middle East
📍 Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Gavin Aspden is a Partner and Head of Professional Development at PwC Academy Middle East, leading a team of over 170 professionals. With more than 30 years of experience, he is an expert in finance, leadership, and designing learning journeys for executives and organizations. He is an ICAEW Chartered Accountant and a published author.

Outside of his corporate role, Gavin has a diverse background that includes coaching rugby, working as a nightclub doorman, and even cage fighting. He often speaks about how these varied physical experiences have shaped his character and leadership style, balancing them with his intellectual and professional pursuits.

His upcoming book is titled "The Ten Rules of Great Leadership: A Personal Journey of Discovery: from Bouncer to Boardroom and from the Cage to the Stage. "

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Experience
24 Years
Current Role
Partner
Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Leadership Development
As an author on leadership and head of professional development at PwC, he designs and delivers executive and leadership training programs across the Middle East.
AI in Finance
He recently highlighted his focus on the ever-changing world of IFRS, specifically with an "added AI twist" and how it is changing finance and standard-setting.
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Career

Work history

6-2022
Partner
PwC Academy Middle East
6-2015 - 6-2022
Director of Professional Development and Assessment
PwC
7-2009 - 5-2015
Director, Qualifications
ICAEW
1-2008 - 5-2009
Director, Finance and Tax Programes
BPP
7-2006 - 12-2007
Deputy Managing Director
BPP
In the press

Media appearances

Gavin Aspden | PwC Academy Middle East. Featured in PwC Academy Middle East (official website)
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Education
1995 - 1998
ACA
ICAEW
1992 - 1995
Bachelor’s Degree
University of Bristol
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