Senior Commercial & Sales Leader | Board Advisor
Cary E. Dawes is an experienced senior commercial leader with a distinguished career in sales, international business development, and strategic leadership within the medical technology and financial services sectors.
Cary currently serves as a Board Advisor at Rayner Surgical Group, where he provides strategic counsel and insight informed by more than two decades of leadership experience. His deep expertise in commercial execution and market expansion supports the company’s ongoing global growth and organisational effectiveness.
Commercial Leadership & Career Highlights
Cary has held a range of senior leadership roles across sales and commercial functions:
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Rayner Surgical Group – Appointed to the Board in 2005, Cary has held executive roles including UK Commercial Director, VP of International Sales, and Chief Sales Execution Officer, helping drive sustained year-on-year growth and develop sales excellence programmes across key markets.
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Barclays Bank – Prior to joining Rayner, Cary built his foundation in financial services as a Sales Director focused on Barclays’ Premier Banking division, where he led client acquisition and relationship development initiatives.
Strategic & International Impact
Throughout his career, Cary has been at the forefront of commercial strategy and international business development. His roles have involved scaling sales organisations, launching structured sales excellence initiatives, and overseeing commercial operations across EMEA and global markets. He is recognised for his ability to align sales strategy with organisational goals while cultivating strong customer-centric cultures.
Professional Philosophy
Cary believes that long-term commercial success is rooted in a clear strategic vision, rigorous execution, and strong team leadership. He champions a data-driven, people-focused approach to sales and business development—balancing innovation with practical performance discipline.
