Angela Dickson

Background

About Angela Dickson

As a commercial and product leader, I’ve always operated on the basis that ‘everything is possible.’ This has enabled me to grow accounts even in static market conditions. Plug massive gaps in business plans. Generate millions of pounds of new business. Deliver multi-million cost savings. Launch billion-dollar video game franchises and create go to market strategies that transform gaming companies into competitive global businesses. It’s allowed me as a sales leader to build successful, engaged and highly performing sales teams. And it’s allowed me to lead and navigate complex matrix led organisations with responsibility for a country, region or a product with multiple stakeholders and billions in revenue. I’m now a co-founder of two businesses. Digibox which simplifies the retail journey and utilises content to drive digital platforms, and Inclusive People which supports the technology industry in addressing diversity and inclusion to create better and more successful workplaces for everyone. Throughout my career in senior leadership roles, I was often the only female in the room. It’s not unusual within the Tech and Games industry to see a lack of female and minority representation especially in leadership roles. Whilst the industry as a whole has aspired to drive better inclusivity there is still a long way to go. For example, the last UKIE census in 2022 found that the Games industry was 89% white and two thirds male. Being an Exec sponsor of the Global Activision Blizzard King Women’s Network was an opportunity to help address the representation of women across the organisation. The Women’s Network brought together multiple business units globally to create a sense of community and collaboration. I’m open to commercial Non Exec roles for organisations looking for an experienced commercial and product leader who has operational expertise to support strategic growth initiatives and innovative go to market strategies.