Michael Danson began his career in the UK police before moving into the world of credit insurance. Now he works in commercial debt collection across the Middle East from Dubai, bringing his experience into a completely new market.
He works for Atradius Collections, helping businesses recover unpaid B2B invoices across international markets. With a presence in 42 countries and a global reach covering 96% of countries worldwide, the business combines international scale with local expertise. The approach is centred on professional, relationship-focused debt collection, combining an understanding of credit risk with the aim of recovering what is owed while, wherever possible, preserving the commercial relationship between businesses.
The move is deliberate. After policing, he wanted a completely different career. After building his experience in credit insurance in the UK, he wanted the challenge of a new market. Dubai gave him both, and he is building the professional network that comes with entering a new region, one relationship at a time.
He describes the focus of his story as career reinvention, embracing change and taking opportunities outside your comfort zone. For him, the UAE is where that next chapter is happening now.
