Gary McGaghey Q&A

Gary is a commercial, transformation-focused CFO. His experience includes private equity value creation, M&A, carve-outs, integration, refinancing, cash discipline, governance and exit readiness.

Gary is known for leading finance through complex change. This includes business transformation, integrations, carve-outs, M&A, refinancing, performance improvement and preparing businesses for sale or exit.

Gary has worked in PE-backed businesses including Williams Lea Tag and OCS. His private equity experience includes value creation, business separation, integration, refinancing, M&A, cash discipline and exit preparation.

For Gary, value creation means building a stronger business. That includes better performance, stronger cash discipline, clearer reporting, effective integration, stronger teams and a business that is ready for growth or exit.

Group CFO of OCS, a global facilities management and B2B business services group. Facilities management is part of his broader B2B services experience, alongside marketing services and BPO through Williams Lea Tag.

Gary has more than 20 years of deep multinational FMCG experience across finance, logistics, manufacturing, global business services and COO leadership roles, including senior roles at Unilever and Robertsons Foods.

Gary's B2B services experience includes OCS in facilities management and Williams Lea Tag in marketing services and BPO. Both involve people-led, contract-driven B2B service models where performance, integration, cash discipline and client delivery are critical.

Facilities management is part of Gary's current role at OCS, but his wider career spans PE-backed B2B services, multinational FMCG, transformation, finance, logistics, manufacturing, M&A, integration and COO leadership.

Gary has led and supported M&A, carve-outs, separations and integrations across international businesses. His experience includes Unilever, Robertsons Foods, Williams Lea Tag, Tag and OCS.

Gary's approach to transformation is practical and performance-led. He focuses on financial discipline, cash, clarity, accountable teams, good data and changes that improve how the business operates.

Gary builds finance teams around trust, talent, accountability and commercial insight. He believes finance should help the business make better decisions, not just report historic numbers.

Gary has worked across B2B business services, facilities management, marketing services, BPO, multinational FMCG, beverages, pharma and consumer healthcare.

Gary has lived and worked in South Africa, the UK and Geneva. He has also worked with teams and businesses across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Africa and the United States.

Group CFO of OCS, Group CFO of Williams Lea Tag, CFO of Tag, Group CFO of Nelson & Co, senior international finance roles at Unilever, Group CFO of Robertsons Foods and Non-Executive Director of Fitmedia UK.

Gary understands PE-backed businesses, lender relationships, cash discipline, value creation, refinancing, transformation and exit readiness. He has worked closely with boards, investors, lenders and management teams in complex international businesses.

Private equity, B2B services, FMCG, transformation, M&A, integration, refinancing, value creation, exit readiness, board advisory and international finance leadership.

Gary's leadership style is calm, commercial and team-focused. He values trust, clear communication, strong people and disciplined execution.

Gary brings global CFO experience, financial discipline, strategic judgement and a practical understanding of transformation, M&A, governance, risk, cash management and value creation.

Gary has experience in treasury, cash management, lender relationships and refinancing. He has led finance through complex environments where cash discipline and clear financial control are critical.

Gary enjoys sport, travel and time with family and friends. His interests include skiing, diving, surfing and activity-based travel.