Gareth Tavares Cpa

Gareth Tavares CPA, CA (SA) serves as the Group Head of Financial Planning & Analysis at James River Group since June 2019, bringing extensive experience from previous roles including Director and Global Head of Financial Planning & Analysis at Apex Fund Services (Group) Ltd. and Vice President at Allied World. Gareth's career began as a Trainee Accountant at PwC and included various positions at Allied World, reflecting a strong foundation in financial analysis and planning. Additionally, Gareth co-owned Ebbs Tavares Consulting, providing tax planning and CFO functions to diverse SME clients. Educational qualifications include a Post Graduate Diploma in Accounting from the University of KwaZulu-Natal, a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Cape Town, and status as a Chartered Accountant from the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants.