Having amassed years of experience in business development, marketing and export, Stephen Dawkins is transitioning into a fully fledged investor and principal of Xecute, a company dedicated to matching Jamaican companies with export markets and buyers.

In an interview with Our Today, Dawkins offered more insights into the value proposition of Xecute.

He also shares how he has leveraged his years as export manager at Wisynco Group and deputy president of the Jamaica Exporters Association to his new role.

Stephen Dawkins’ Career Highlights

• Led the development and expansion of Wisynco Group’s export markets across the USA, Europe, Central America, and the Caribbean.
• Successfully turned around Poly Foods Jamaica Ltd., doubling revenue within the first year through new product introductions and expanded sales channels.
• Spearheaded the implementation of sales force automation at BAT, improving operational efficiency and market responsiveness.
• Launched a new product at J. Wray & Nephew in a record 5 months from concept to execution.
• Managed comprehensive business functions including distribution, finance, HR, and supply chain for Jamaica Beverages Ltd.
• Consistently awarded “Regional Sales Manager of the Year” for three consecutive years (2000–2002) at British American Tobacco.

More on Xecute

• Industry: Export consultancy, business development, and market expansion support
• Core Services: Business development and export strategy, export training and capacity building, market research and insights, market entry strategy development, distributor and partner identification, regulatory compliance guidance, pricing, branding and marketing support, logistics and operational support for export and B2B and C2B engagement.
• Mission: To empower manufacturers and service exporters with the hands-on support, tools, and strategies needed to expand into local and global markets successfully.
• Unique Value Proposition: Xecute combines decades of international business expertise with practical, on-the-ground support, offering comprehensive solutions from navigating new markets to securing store placements, ensuring clients grow their brands both locally and globally.
• Target Market: Manufacturers, service exporters, SMEs, and growth-oriented businesses in Jamaica and the wider Caribbean seeking to expand into regional and international markets.