date:Dec 17, 2012
Dawson has been vice-president of IGD for the last two years and succeeds Booker Group, chief executive, Charles Wilson to serve in the role for the next two years.
Dawson joined the Mars graduate scheme straight from Trinity College, Dublin in 1988, and apart from two years spent with Pepsi in the early 1990s, she has remained with the company in various roles across the European business ever since.
Commenting on her appointment, Dawson said: I am especially delighted to have the opportunity