Phil Dobson

Phil Dobson has a diverse work experience spanning over 20 years. Phil has held various positions in different industries, including Watercare Services Limited, Exwold Technology Ltd, Lucite International, and ICI Acrylics.

At Watercare Services Limited, Phil served as the Head of Department - Air and Water Quality. Phil led a team of technical experts in delivering environmental monitoring projects across New Zealand. Their responsibilities included strategic direction, operations management, business development, key account management, people leadership, and P&L. Previously, they also worked as the Sales and Marketing Manager at Watercare, where they drove business growth using sales, business development, and marketing strategies.

Before joining Watercare, Phil was the Commercial Manager at Exwold Technology Ltd, where they were responsible for sales, business development, and marketing. Phil also worked as the Market Development Manager for Europe, Asia, and the Middle East at Lucite International (formerly ICI Acrylics). In this role, they were involved in market research, product development, project management, marketing plans, commercial product launches, sales team mentoring, price setting, and customer relationship management.

Early in their career, Phil held roles at ICI Acrylics as the New Product Development Manager and as a Research and Development Scientist.

Throughout their career, Phil has demonstrated their ability to lead teams, drive business growth, and successfully manage various aspects of sales, marketing, and business development.

Phil Dobson obtained their B.Sc. (Hons) in Chemistry from the University of Liverpool, completing their degree between 1990 and 1993. Phil went on to pursue further education at the same institution, earning their MPhil in Chemistry from the University of Liverpool between 1994 and 1995.