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Justin Dowds

Questioner · DISC type c
Chief Executive Officer at Compassion UK
📍 Alton, England, United Kingdom

Justin Dowds is the CEO of Compassion UK, a child development charity. His career reflects a significant transition from healthcare to non-profit leadership, having previously worked as a community pharmacist across Scotland. He holds an MBA from Edinburgh Business School and a Master of Pharmacy from Robert Gordon University.

Deeply committed to his faith, Justins personal life is intertwined with his professional mission. Before Compassion, he founded the NGO Lemon Aid and also ran a Scottish-based Christian music festival called Frenzy. He is a father to four children and often speaks about fatherhood and faith.

He directed an international team that fundraised for and constructed a solar-powered hospital on La Gonave Island in Haiti following the 2010 earthquake.

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Experience
18 Years
Current Role
Chief Executive Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Alton, England, United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Justin shows up

Systematic
Not Easily Convinced
Value Seeker

They are more likely than others to negotiate on pricing and terms. While they don't hesitate to ask questions, they are generally risk-averse and tend to be late adopters. They prefer to do thorough analysis of any situation.

Priorities

Topics Justin cares about

Faith-Based Leadership
As a pastor's son and CEO of a Christian charity, his leadership is deeply rooted in his faith, emphasizing prayer and discernment in decision-making.
Humanitarian Aid
Founded the NGO Lemon Aid, where he led the construction of a solar-powered hospital and other critical infrastructure in remote parts of Haiti.
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Career

Work history

6-2016
Chief Executive Officer
Compassion UK
4-2014 - 6-2016
Senior Director of Marketing and Engagement
Compassion UK
1-2012 - 4-2014
Corporate and Community Director
Compassion UK
Founder
Lemon Aid
8-2001 - 8-2006
Pharmacy Manager
Sainsbury's
In the press

Media appearances

Trustees of Compassion UK announce appointment of Justin Dowds as new CEO. Featured in Keep The Faith
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Compassion UK CEO Justin Dowds. Featured in YouTube
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Education
9-2024 - 9-2027
Master's degree
Henley Business School
9-2024 - 10-2025
Professional Certifciate Executive Coaching
Henley Business School
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

c

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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