Gordon Dickson
About Gordon Dickson
Gordon Dickson serves as the Global Program Manager at Veeam Software in Glasgow, Scotland, where he has worked since 2020. He has over a decade of experience in developing innovative learning experiences and engages with executive leadership to enhance business strategies.
Work at Veeam Software
Gordon Dickson has served as Global Program Manager at Veeam Software since 2020. In this role, he is based in Glasgow, Scotland, and collaborates with the extended executive leadership team to enhance core business improvement strategies. His responsibilities include contributing to the establishment of new enablement hallmarks of excellence and best practices within the organization. Dickson works proactively to expand the value of enablement initiatives, focusing on areas such as Sales Methodology, New Hire Training, and Product Training. His position requires effective cross-cultural collaboration in a rapidly growing company.
Previous Work Experience
Prior to his current role, Gordon Dickson held various positions across different organizations. He worked as a Front of House at Ambassador Theatre Group for two months in 2016. He also served as a Freelance Project Worker at the National Union of Journalists from 2019 to 2020. In 2019, he was a Project Manager at Stand for three months. Additionally, he worked as a Finance & Projects Manager at the Scottish Artists Union from 2017 to 2020 and as an Administrative Assistant at The Scottish Parliament from 2016 to 2018. His earlier experience includes a seven-year tenure as Learning & Development Manager at Kura (CS) Ltd.
Education and Expertise
Gordon Dickson has a diverse educational background. He studied Philosophy with Classical Civilizations at London Metropolitan University, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree from 1990 to 1994. He furthered his education at City of Glasgow College, where he achieved a CIPD Certificate in Learning and Development Practice from 2012 to 2013. Additionally, he completed a Management SVQ Modern Apprenticeship at Tell Organisation from 2014 to 2015. With over ten years of experience in developing and delivering innovative learning experiences, he has expertise across education, business, and creative industries.
Skills and Contributions
In his role at Veeam Software, Gordon Dickson focuses on driving core business improvement strategies and enhancing enablement initiatives. He contributes to the creation of best practices and hallmarks of excellence within the organization. His work involves expanding the value-add of enablement in key areas such as Sales Methodology, New Hire Training, and Product Training. His experience in cross-cultural collaboration is essential for navigating the dynamics of a fast-growing company. Dickson's extensive background in learning and development positions him as a valuable asset to his team.