Fiona Dawson


Non Executive Director, Chair and Trustee

Fiona Dawson is an experienced business woman, non-executive director and chair. She currently sits on the Boards of LEGO A/S, Marks and Spencer PLC and Kerry Foods and a number of advisory Boards including Trinity Business School in Dublin, and The Social Mobility Foundation. Previously, Fiona worked for family-owned Mars, Incorporated for over thirty years.  During her career, she held a variety of leadership and marketing roles including President of Global Retail and Mars Chocolate UK, and European Marketing Vice President. Her last role was Global President for Mars Foods. Fiona has a passion for the advancement of women in business and is Chair of the United Kingdom’s Women’s Business Council, a government backed and industry led group seeking to advance women’s careers in business and address the gender pay gap. In March 2021 she was awarded an Honary CBE ( Commander of the British Empire), for services to Women and the Economy.