Gavin Shiel
About Gavin Shiel
Gavin Shiel is an Area Manager at Amazon Logistics, overseeing operations in Peterborough, England. He has extensive experience in retail management, having held various positions at Boots UK, where he managed multiple stores and led significant projects.
Current Role at Amazon Logistics
Gavin Shiel has been serving as an Area Manager at Amazon Logistics since 2020. In this role, he oversees operations in Peterborough, England, managing a significant team of over 100 colleagues across various sectors, including Pharmacy and Retail. His responsibilities include leading the salary agenda for an area comprising 15 stores, focusing on optimizing gross expenditure while ensuring budget control and colleague availability.
Previous Experience at Boots UK
Gavin Shiel has extensive experience with Boots UK, where he held multiple roles over several years. He began as a Warehouse Team Lead in Nottingham from 2009 to 2010, followed by a position as Project Manager from 2010 to 2011. He then transitioned to Store Manager roles, first in Coventry from 2013 to 2014, and later at the Ricoh Arena Coventry from 2014 to 2015. His last position at Boots was as Large Store Manager in Royal Leamington Spa from 2015 to 2020, where he managed one of the top 200 stores in the company.
Educational Background
Gavin Shiel completed his secondary education at Lutterworth Grammar School. He furthered his studies at Edge Hill University, where he achieved a Teaching Degree in Primary Education. This educational foundation has contributed to his management and leadership skills in his subsequent roles.
Leadership and Management Skills
In his current and previous roles, Gavin Shiel has demonstrated strong leadership and management capabilities. He is responsible for balancing colleague availability with budget control, ensuring effective operations across multiple stores. His experience managing diverse teams in both retail and pharmacy sectors highlights his ability to lead in complex environments.