Industry & Services >> CEO Interviews >> May 16, 2002

John Dawson – Exel Plc (exl.l)

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 company

as 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