Industry & Services >> CEO Interviews >> May 16, 2002
JOHN DAWSON, Director of Corporate Affairs of Exel Plc, joined
the company in 2000 as Director of Investor Relations, primarily
responsible for shaping Exel's external communications.
Subsequently he was appointed Director of Corporate Affairs and
assumed responsibility for group marketing with a particular
focus on strengthening the group's global reputation as a
business leader and enhancing a wider understanding of Exel's
unique competitive advantage. Prior to joining Exel, he worked
for TI Group in a variety of senior finance roles, both domestic
and international, in the aerospace, automotive and petrochemical
industries. A qualified accountant, Mr. Dawson has a Master's
degree in Manufacturing Engineering and Management from the
University of Cambridge. Profile
TWST: Can you begin with a brief historical sketch of the companyas well as a picture of what you are doing at the present time?
Mr. Dawson: Exel was formed in 2000 as the result of a merger