Philip Dawson

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About Philip Dawson

Director of Corporate Development & Finance with 20+ years of experience leading valuation, M&A, FP & A, accounting, and strategic investment decisions across energy, infrastructure, and regulated assets.I currently lead corporate development initiatives supporting executive management and boards, evaluating acquisitions, greenfield and brownfield investments, and strategic partnerships. My work spans the full investment lifecycle—from market intelligence and financial modeling to diligence, governance, and post-decision execution.Core strengths include:• M&A and strategic investment evaluation• Board-level business cases and executive presentations• Advanced valuation and return analysis (NPV, IRR, ROIC, accretion/dilution)• Capital allocation and portfolio optimization• Regulated and non-regulated infrastructure assetsI’ve partnered closely with banks, advisors, legal, and internal stakeholders to ensure investments align with long-term strategy and risk objectives. Known for building strong teams, implementing disciplined investment processes, and translating complex analysis into clear executive decisions.CPA with deep finance and accounting foundation; hands-on, commercial, and strategy-driven.