Stephen Dawson

Background

About Stephen Dawson

Accomplished executive that is results orientated, a robust and decisive leader, with a track record of driving business success, safety excellence and performance improvement through all facets of business. Proven ability to increase revenue and profit whilst delivering significant safety, operational and financial improvements year on year. A strong change agent focussing on transforming business outcomes through cultural change, leadership development and a structured approach to profitable growth while maintaining tight cost control. Domestic and international experience in mining, manufacturing and chemical industries, operational management, sales force management, P&L responsibility, multi-channel product distribution and market development in existing and emerging territories. CORE CAPABILITIES • Strong safety focus • Decisive leadership • High-stake negotiation skills • Establish sustainable global relationships • Effective across varied cultures • Organisational transformation • Cultural change and alignment • Business and performance improvement • Industrial sales and marketing • Financial results • Operational management • Executive team development PERSONAL STYLE • Analytical and strategic: sound business judgement • Results orientated: a tireless and tenacious work ethic • Visionary leadership: ability to create and communicate a clear view for the future • Execution: Focussed approach to delivering against agreed expectations • Flexible: works effectively across a complex global organisation • People leader: drives performance through coaching and builds talent at all layers • Relationship building: stakeholders, customer and employee focus • Change agent: resilient, pragmatic and focused • Passionate: excels in dynamic and demanding environment • Self-aware: manages and leads self, others and relationships effectively