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Gavin Jackson

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Board Advisor at Jugo
📍 United Kingdom

Gavin is a seasoned technology executive, recently the CEO of self-driving software leader Oxa, where he led a $100M+ funding round. His career includes senior leadership roles at Microsoft, Amazon Web Services, and UiPath. He is an alumnus of Harvard Business School and Cranfield University, recognized for scaling global tech enterprises.

Guided by the principle "Its all about people," Gavin is known as an inspirational leader focused on team-building and mentorship. He is an avid supporter of diversity in technology and has publicly expressed compassion for the human impact of global events, showing a deep-seated interest in people beyond business.

After spending his early years living in a Hertfordshire pub, his experiences motivated a powerful work ethic that propelled him to the top of several major global technology companies.

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Current Role
Board Advisor
Location
United Kingdom
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Priorities

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Industrial Autonomy
As CEO of Oxa, he focused on deploying autonomous vehicle software for industrial use cases like mining, agriculture, and logistics, believing this is where immediate value lies.
People-centric Leadership
His personal motto is "It's all about people!" He is described as an inspirational leader and actively mentors startups and supports diversity in the technology sector.
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Career

Work history

4-2023
Board Advisor
Jugo
12-2021
Chief Executive Officer
Oxa
9-2020 - 12-2021
Managing Director
Microsoft
5-2019 - 9-2020
Chief Executive Officer - International
UiPath
5-2019 - 9-2020
President International
UiPath
In the press

Media appearances

#159 – Gavin Jackson | Oxa – The Operating System for Autonomy & The Best Applications for Self-Driving – Brandon Bartneck. Featured in Brandon Bartneck Podcast
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Oxa's Gavin Jackson | Self-driving cars - The Guardian. Featured in The Guardian
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Education
2014 - 2015
Executive Development
Harvard Business School
2009 - 2010
Executive Development
Cranfield School of Management
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