Friday's Last Word: Dimension Data CEO Brett William Dawson
Dimension Data CEO Brett William Dawson was appointed to the CEO role in March 2004, taking Dimension Data to nearly $6 billion in revenues in 2012. If you're looking to find out who Dawson is away from the office, click through this slideshow to find out.
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If you’re looking to find out who Dawson is away from the office, click through this slideshow to find out.
DAWSON: The Bon Jovi concert in May 2013 at the FNB stadium in Soweto, Johannesburg.
TALKIN CLOUD's SPIN: Aren’t we all livin’ on a prayer?
DAWSON: In December with my family in St Francis Bay, a holiday village in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa. December is the peak of the summer season in South Africa.
TALKIN CLOUD's SPIN: Well, that would confuse a lot of people where I live.
DAWSON: Gin and Tonic.
TALKIN CLOUD's SPIN: Add a lime, and you’re good to go.
DAWSON: Flipboard. I’m able to prioritize and customize my Flipboard. It’s also got a great search facility, and I also read the daily news and lead articles. Flipboard also carries some fantastic award-winning blogs.
TALKIN CLOUD's SPIN: Flipboard, a place where you can share your favorite news (i.e., Talkin’ Cloud, MSPmentor and The VAR Guy).
DAWSON: I’m an avid cyclist, and I keep myself fit and strong by cycling most days of the week.
TALKIN CLOUD's SPIN: It’s difficult for techies to stay fit, but they make it work.
DAWSON: CSI – New York. The storylines are very interesting, and the acting is good. Also, the show is mysterious and has interesting plots which keeps.
TALKIN CLOUD's SPIN: CSI, coming to a major city near you.
DAWSON: The Real McCaw: The Autobiography by Richie McCaw.Richie McCaw, Rugby World Cup winning captain and the New Zealand All Black’s is the most capped player of all time.
TALKIN CLOUD's SPIN: Learn from the best, become the greatest.
DAWSON: The Apple iPad Air. As CEO of a global company with a presence in 52 countries across five continents, I do a lot of travelling. The iPad Air is my constant companion.
TALKIN CLOUD's SPIN: How light can our mobile devices get? Only time will tell.
DAWSON: The Apple iPad Air. As CEO of a global company with a presence in 52 countries across five continents, I do a lot of travelling. The iPad Air is my constant companion.
TALKIN CLOUD's SPIN: How light can our mobile devices get? Only time will tell.
Dimension Data CEO Brett William Dawson was appointed to the CEO role in March 2004, taking the company to nearly $6 billion in annual revenues by the end of fiscal 2012. He's been with the IT services company since 1997, holding numerous positions throughout the years. Prior to Dimension Data, Dawson was responsible for corporate strategy and planning at National Brands Limited. He also held corporate finance positions at Anglovaal Limited and KPMG.
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