Rik Dawson

Founder & CEO (Business owner) @STS Labs

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Rik Dawson is the successful Founder and Chief Executive Officer of STS Labs, a leading company known for its innovative solutions. With an entrepreneurial mindset, Rik has spent his career focusing on leveraging technology to solve complex business challenges. His strategic vision and leadership have propelled STS Labs to the forefront of their industry. Rik's extensive experience in business management, combined with his passion for technology, makes him a driving force in his field. His ability to transform technological concepts into practical business solutions has played a significant role in the success of STS Labs. Rik continues to lead his team with a forward-thinking approach, always staying ahead of the curve in an ever-evolving technological landscape.

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Work Background

STS LabsFounder - CEO

Jun. 2024Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

Pinnacle Motor Movement Founder

May. 2023 - Apr. 2024Royston, England, United KingdomLogistics and recovery for cars and motorcycles.

Smith InstituteSenior Business Development Manager

Aug. 2022 - Feb. 2023Oxford, England, United KingdomEnergy Sector and new business. Forecasting | Optimisation | AI & Machine Learning | Mathematical Modelling | Algorithm Development & Auditing We are a mathematics institute offering business consultancy powered by A.I. We partner with energy companies to help them build the tools, models, and algorithms they will need for the net-zero future. Our unique approach is to use the latest mathematical thinking to solve the hardest problems the industry is facing.

APATEQBusiness Development Manager

Jan. 2020 - Dec. 2021LuxembourgAdvanced Water Treatment Solutions, award winning innovations to help meet environmental compliance regulations. Membrane based solutions enable water recycling in support of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals. Our solutions address water treatment in the following market sectors: - OilPaq - Energy Industry Produced Water and Waste Water Treatment - MarinePaq – Sox / Nox Scrubber Wash water for IMO regulations - NanoPaq – “Forever Chemicals” PFAS remediation. Pilot Testing innovations in adsorption technology -LeachPaq – Landfill water run off to environmental discharge -WaterPaq – Industrial water recycling. Reduce, reuse and recycle water, for economic and environmental benefits.

TechnipFMCArea Sales Manager | E&P Production Systems | Southern Europe & Africa

Jan. 2017 - Dec. 2020Arnhem, NetherlandsArea Sales management for Separation technologies and production systems projects. Interacting with Operator clients, EPCs, Consultants and fabricators. Delivered major new build projects, conducted brownfield consultancy and retrofits.

FMC Separation SystemsSales Manager

Jan. 2012 - Dec. 2017Arnhem, The NetherlandsWorking for the specialist business unit of FMC Technologies Inc, a Fortune 100 corporation. The Separation Systems business unit provides conventional and innovative process technologies to upstream projects globally. Responsibility for sales into Africa, Europe and Caspian Regions. Developed and executed country specific sales and marketing strategies across Africa, CE and the Caspian. Interfacing between divisional teams and regional entities to facilitate lead, knowledge and resource sharing. Developed strong technical knowledge of process engineering, mechanical construction, project management. Proven negotiation skills in commercial and contractual disciplines. Preparation and approval of high quality proposals. Led multi-disciplinary teams in proposal preparation and into project execution. Organised and chaired technical seminars and debottlenecking workshops. Key Account Management roles with international operators.

Broker's Gin LtdNon Executive Board Member

Jan. 1998 - Dec. 2015London, England, United KingdomFrom start up to sale and retirement, participated in the growth of the family business. Providing a variety of operational and creative contributions. Including IT services, marketing content, trade shows and sales trips. Great fun and an enlightening experience in an entrepreneurial environment.

Opus Maxim Ltd (Now part of NOV)Business Development Manager

Jan. 2009 - Dec. 2012Guildford, United KingdomSpecialists in Process Engineering, Separation Technology, Produced Water Management and Testing. Combined experience provides a unique combination of Consultancy, Engineering and Testing Facilities. Opus has many years of specialist experience in the North Sea and European markets. An excellent reputation and technical successes with existing clients has lead to an increase in demand internationally.

Advanced Sensors LtdBusiness Development Manager

Jan. 2007 - Dec. 2009London and BelfastLeaders in Oil in Water Analysers for the Oil & Gas industry. Developed network of international representitives for Sales and Service. Presented papers at International Conferences and trained agents. A global role requiring frequent travel.

Rivertrace Engineering LtdSales Engineer

Jan. 2005 - Dec. 2007Redhill, United KingdomSales of oil in water monitors to client and agents in the marine, industrial and oil & gas sectors. European wide role.

Aubert et DuvalSales Administrator

Jan. 2004 - Dec. 2005Kingston upon Thames, United KingdomInternal sales support to UK based clients in the fabrication, aerospace, automotive, motorsport, medical and oil and gas sectors. A bi-lingual role communicating with the French divisions.

CNWL Mental Health NHS TrustProcurement Manager

Jan. 2002 - Dec. 2004