Gavin Davis

London, UK

Founder & Managing Partner

Nepean

Biography

Gavin Davis is Founder and Managing Partner at Nepean, a specialist reputation and communications advisory firm.

Prior to founding Nepean, Gavin managed corporate communications and campaigns at Sky. In this role, he worked closely with the CEO and COO to set the strategic direction of Sky's communications, including PLC, regulatory, crisis and campaigns. He was also responsible for managing communications for the complex contested takeover of Sky between 21 Century Fox, Disney and the eventual acquirer Comcast.

He has 20 years of advisory experience in the UK, Europe and Australia, working with some of the largest firms in the world advising on business and communications challenges.

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PR Week

Former Sky corporate comms chief Gavin Davis launches agency

Gavin Davis, former Sky director of corporate comms and campaigns, has launched a "reputation and communications advisory firm" called Nepean... Davis, who was formerly MD of Bell Pottinger's financial and corporate division, said: "I have launched Nepean because I think there is a tremendous opportunity both in the demand for quality advice as well my desire to do things differently in the way teams are built and treated..."

Nepean

Founder & Managing Partner

Jul 2019 - Present

London, UK

Nepean is a specialist reputation and communications advisory firm, offering its clients strategic, experienced and discreet advice on communication and business challenges.

Sky

Director of Corporate Communications & Campaigns

Nov 2016 - Jun 2019

London, UK

Sky is Europe's leading direct to consumer media and entertainment company and part of the Comcast Group.

Bell Pottinger

Managing Director & Partner

2009 - 2016

London, UK

Bell Pottinger was one of the world’s leading full-service communications companies. Prior to leaving to join Sky, Gavin was responsible for the Financial and Corporate division of Bell Pottinger; the largest part of the Bell Pottinger Group.

Pelham

Director

2005 - 2009

London, UK

Pelham was established in 2004. It quickly grew to be a leading financial PR agency in the City of London before being sold to Bell Pottinger in 2009.

Royce Communications

Director

2000 - 2005

Melbourne, AU

Established in 1969, Royce Communications is a corporate advisory firm that focuses on providing communications, business and brand advice to a broad range of clients.