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Mark Dexter

Trailblazer · DISC type DI
Data Talent Scout at The Data Talent Scout
📍 Manchester Area, United Kingdom

Mark Dexter is a veteran talent scout with over 25 years of experience specializing in building high-performing data teams. He founded KDR Talent Solutions and now runs The Data Talent Scout, focusing on data management, BI, and engineering. Colleagues describe him as professional, sincere, and proactive.

Mark engages with his professional community through his podcast and active social media presence. He demonstrates a direct communication style, often blended with humor and a curiosity for topics outside of recruitment, such as theoretical physics.

He hosts the "Data With Dexter" podcast, where he chats with data industry experts and talent acquisition professionals.

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Experience
27 Years
Current Role
Data Talent Scout
Location
Manchester Area, United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Mark shows up

Assertive
Values Relationships
Friendly But Fast

They do not mind taking risks and can make hard decisions, if necessary. They are more likely to be open to unproven but exciting technologies. They respond better to a combination of speed and relationship.

Priorities

Topics Mark cares about

Data Team Building
His entire career is focused on helping businesses recruit and build effective data and analytics teams, from individual contributors to leadership.
Effective Leadership
He frequently discusses the common pitfalls of promoting top technical performers into leadership roles without the right support or skills.
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Career

Work history

11-2023
Data Talent Scout
The Data Talent Scout
12-2024
Podcast Host
Data With Dexter
11-2003 - 10-2023
Founder and CEO
KDR Talent Solutions
6-2020 - 4-2021
Co-Founder
Counting House Recruitment
7-2010 - 8-2014
Operations Director
Quovis Information Management
In the press

Media appearances

Data with Dexter | Podcast on Spotify. Featured in Spotify
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Mark Dexter - The Data Talent Scout: About Me. Featured in The Data Talent Scout
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Education

Mark has no verified education history

Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

D

Dominance (D)

Dominance (D) reflects how goal and task oriented a person is, and their ability to accomplish results irrespective of how demanding the circumstances might be. Those scoring high tend to be motivated by winning, competition, and success.

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