Andy Dawson

Examiner
DISC Type : sc

Managing Director at Siddall & Hilton

Brighouse, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Andy Dawson is the Managing Director of Siddall & Hilton, the UKs largest manufacturer of welded steel mesh. With over 40 years in engineering and operations, he has a proven track record of revitalizing companies. He focuses on driving growth and innovation through automation, continuous improvement, and building high-performance teams.

He was recognized as one of "The Great 100" most impactful individuals in British manufacturing for 2025.

Personality Overview

Process Oriented

Status Quo Seeker

Overcautious

Being observant comes to them naturally.  They are thorough and always follow a systematic approach. The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof.

Topics They Care About

Manufacturing Innovation
He has driven significant investment in automation and robotics to streamline processes and position the company as a world-class business.
Change Management
He has extensive experience turning around underperforming sites and speaks publicly on fostering adaptability and leading teams through periods of significant change.
Employee Development
Believes the strength of a company lies in its people and is committed to building a strong culture and harnessing employee potential to solve business issues.

Media Appearances

Meet The Senior Team – Siddall & Hilton (Andy Dawson, Managing Director). Featured in Siddall & Hilton (official website)

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Series 2 Episode 9 - Andy Dawson from Siddall & Hilton. Featured in YouTube

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Work History

10-2022
Managing Director at Siddall & Hilton
9-2019 - 10-2022
Director of Operations at Siddall & Hilton
2-2018 - 9-2019
Plant Manager at Betafence Group
5-2013 - 2-2018
Operations Manager at Siddall & Hilton
10-2011 - 2-2013
Operations Manager at Plastic Bottle Supplies Limited

Education

Andy has no verified education history

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Insights For Selling To Andy

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Spend time addressing concerns around risk and change, they will have them even if they don't express them
  • Expect them to be slow and cautious, encourage them to ask more questions
  • Expect them to be vague in response to your questions, ask firmly and pointedly

DONT's

  • Don't use phrases like 'do not worry', 'i promise' etc.
  • Don't push them too hard to make fast decisions, give them time
  • Avoid getting into storytelling mode, especially when they ask specific questions

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Andy is

  • Adoption by others is very important to them, followed by confidence in ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Andy

  • They are unlikely to say no, it's better to stop yourself once you have exhausted all the options.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Andy move?

  • They don't like to hasten, so their speed of decision-making may be slow.
  • Can Andy take some risk or not?

  • They have little willingness to take risks, and prefer making calculated decisions.

You And Andy

Personality Compatibility


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