Paul Dawson

Paul Dawson has extensive work experience in various roles and industries. Paul is currently the Chief Product Officer at AIR, where they develop technologies for wellness experiences through inhalation. Paul is responsible for expanding the company's portfolio into new market segments.

Prior to this, Paul worked as an Advisor at Oxford Science Enterprises and as the Founder and Director of i2pd, where they provided consulting services for businesses looking to grow. Paul focused on product development and provided advice to start-ups and scale-ups.

Paul also has a significant background in the personal care industry. Paul served as the Vice President of Personal Care at Dyson, where they expanded the product portfolio into new streams and developed new competencies within the company. Paul was responsible for launching the Dyson Corrale globally during the Covid-19 pandemic. Prior to this role, they held various leadership positions at Dyson, including Vice President of Health and Beauty, Global Product Development Director of Environmental Care, Engineering Director, and Head of Upright, Accessory, and Robot Product Development.

Before joining Dyson, Paul gained experience as a Design Engineer and Senior Design Engineer. Paul started their career as a Manufacturing Engineering Intern at BAE Systems, working on Eurofighter components, and as a Summer Intern focusing on efficiency improvement at Premier Poultry Ltd.

Paul Dawson attended Loughborough University from 1995 to 2000, where they obtained a BEng (Hons) DIS in Product Design and Manufacture. In addition to their degree, they have also obtained certifications in areas such as non-executive directorship, Six Sigma Black Belt, and leading safety. The specific dates and institutions for their additional certifications are not provided.