Dana Parmenter

Dana Parmenter was appointed Commerical Vice President, Industrial on June 1st, 2016. In this role, Mr. Parmenter is responsible for leading and developing CSA Group’s global commercial market sector strategies, and anticipating industry and market developments and activities. He is accountable for determining strategic business opportunities for the Industrial business, and developing effective sales and marketing plans that reflect customer needs.

Prior to this role, Mr. Parmenter was Global Business Unit leader for the Hazardous Locations (Hazloc) & Photovoltaics business segments at CSA Group where he was responsible for developing and implementing global strategy. Mr. Parmenter has also served as Managing Director for CSA Group in the United Kingdom, heading up the Sira group of companies, acquired by CSA in 2009. His extensive experience includes implementing initiatives for integration, procurements, accreditation, key account management, strategy, alignment and efficiency in both sales and operational capacities.

Prior to joining CSA Group, Mr. Parmenter served in the technology and life safety sector for ten years concluding as the director of sales and marketing. Mr. Parmenter holds a Bachelor’s degree in Criminology and Management from the University of New Mexico. In addition, he has completed classes at the Dale Carnegie Management Institute, as well as graduate, executive leadership business courses at Ivey Business School.