In a significant leadership move, the global energy and natural resources analytics firm Wood Mackenzie has announced the appointment of a new Chief Commercial Officer. The company confirmed that Danny Dunn will take on the role, effective December 1, 2025.
A Veteran Leader for a New Chapter
Dunn arrives at Wood Mackenzie with a substantial track record spanning more than a quarter-century in the data, software, and technology sectors. He joins directly from investment research giant Morningstar, where he held the position of Chief Revenue Officer. Prior to that, Dunn spent over eight years at IBM in various commercial leadership roles, overseeing sales, marketing, and services for the company's extensive portfolio including cloud, software, and systems.
Driving Growth and Client Relationships
Wood Mackenzie's CEO, Jason Liu, emphasized the strategic importance of the appointment. He stated that Dunn's experience in scaling global SaaS and data businesses would be instrumental in deepening client relationships and accelerating the company's growth trajectory. Liu highlighted Dunn's proven ability to build teams and lead transformative efforts that deliver lasting value for customers.
In his own comments on the new role, Dunn expressed enthusiasm about joining Wood Mackenzie at what he called an "incredible time." He pointed to the company's world-class data, technology, and talent as key assets. Dunn stated his eagerness to partner with the leadership team to help clients navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of energy and natural resources with greater confidence.
About Wood Mackenzie
Headquartered with major operations in London, Houston, and Singapore, Wood Mackenzie is a preeminent provider of data, analytics, and insights across the entire energy and natural resources value chain. For over 50 years, its intelligence has guided decisions for major energy producers, utilities, financial institutions, and governments worldwide. The company employs over 2,300 experts across 30 countries, leveraging proprietary data and advanced analytics to provide interconnected insights into the global energy system.
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