Monday Lunch - Living Networks Forum, Ross Dawson

Ross Dawson is a noted author, speaker, and consultant, and strong advocate of network thinking in business. His acclaimed book Living Networks, published worldwide by Financial Times/ Prentice Hall, drove the rise of the “living networks” concept, while his global bestseller Developing Knowledge-Based Client Relationships will be released in a revised, updated, and expanded second edition in June 2005. He works worldwide as a keynote speaker and seminar leader, with recent speaking engagements in five continents, and global media appearances including CNN, Bloomberg TV, SkyNews, European Business Network, and Channel News Asia.

Ross is CEO of Advanced Human Technologies, a boutique international consulting firm that works with major financial services, professional services, and technology firms to enhance their network positioning and strategic and relationship capabilities. Clients for Ross’s speaking, and consulting include American Express, AXA, BNP Paribas, KPMG, Lend Lease, Morgan Stanley, and many other leading organizations. He has run executive programs and lectured at numerous academic institutions around the world, and is on the advisory board of the Business Development Institute.

Prior to establishing Advanced Human Technologies in 1996 Ross worked in a variety of senior executive positions, most recently in London as Global Director - Capital Markets at Thomson Financial. He has extensive international business experience, and speaks five languages.