Steven Dawson

Meet Steven Dawson

His approach is equal parts strategic and personal, fueled by curiosity, built on trust, and backed by over 20 years of experience in executive recruiting.

Steven brings a unique perspective shaped by an early career in the CPG industry. A pivotal conversation with a recruiter—who recognized Steven’s natural talent for connecting people—sparked a career shift that would become a lifelong passion. Since then, Steven has remained dedicated to helping companies find exceptional talent while enriching the lives of job seekers across the country.

As the VP of Business Development at Protis Global, Steven thrives on the opportunity to form long-term partnerships with organizations looking to grow and scale through their most valuable asset: people. Known for a meticulous approach to communication, process, and follow-through, Steven stands out for unwavering professionalism, integrity, and a deep understanding of what it takes to build successful teams.

Steven is proud to be part of Protis Global’s high-performing, team-centric culture with a 30-year track record of delivering results for clients in the consumer packaged goods space. Surrounded by industry experts and backed by an incredible recruitment team, Steven continues to grow while contributing to the company’s mission of building companies and changing lives.

Passionate about animals, Steven is actively involved in two pet rescue organizations and has personally adopted six dogs for himself and his family.

A proven top performer, he’s a six-time President’s Club winner, three-time Platinum Elite recipient, and was named Rookie of the Year early in his career.

Steven holds a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management from the University of Memphis.