After graduating from Hatfield Polytechnic in 1986 with a First Class Honours Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Gavin spent three years working for a design consultancy before joining WilliamsF1 as a Designer in May 1989.

Appointed Chief Designer in 1997, Gavin leads a team of around 15 designers and is responsible, in conjunction with the Chief Aerodynamicist, for the overall design of the WilliamsF1 chassis and for its development throughout the season.

Born in Harrow, Middlesex on 30th August 1964, Gavin now lives in Wiltshire with his wife and three children. His hobbies are based around two-wheeled modes of transport - motocross and mountain biking.