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 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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