About Gareth Davis
Born 1950. Gareth Davis is a businessperson, dS Smith, william Hill (bookmaker) and wolseley plc.
Gareth Davis (born May 1950) is a British businessman.
Appointed by Lord Hanson, he was the CEO of Imperial Tobacco, the world's 4th largest international cigarette company, from 1996 until May 2010.
He served as the chairman of Wolseley plc (2003-2010), DS Smith (2010-2021), and William Hill (2010-2018).
Gareth joined the Board of M&C Saatchi in 2020 and became Non-Executive Chairman in 2021. He is on the Board of Gresham House Specialist Asset Management. He is Chairman of Pod Point Holdings.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in Gareth Davis's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Gareth Davis's
Frequently asked questions
Who is Gareth Davis?
British businessman
When was Gareth Davis born?
Gareth Davis was born in 1950.
What is Gareth Davis's occupation?
Gareth Davis is a businessperson, dS Smith, william Hill (bookmaker) and wolseley plc.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Gareth Davis. https://biography.guide/gareth-davis/
MLA: "Gareth Davis." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/gareth-davis/.
Chicago: "Gareth Davis." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/gareth-davis/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-22 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:11 UTC