Dean Armstrong
About Dean Armstrong
Dean Armstrong is a Senior Commercial Risk Solutions Specialist at illion, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in business development, having held various roles in companies such as Vodafone and Bendigo and Adelaide Bank over a career spanning more than two decades.
Current Role at Illion
Dean Armstrong serves as a Senior Commercial Risk Solutions Specialist at Illion, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on providing risk management solutions to commercial clients. His expertise contributes to the company's efforts in enhancing client relationships and developing effective risk strategies.
Previous Experience at Illion
Prior to his current role, Dean Armstrong held multiple positions at Illion. He was the Head of Portal Sales from 2019 to 2021, where he managed sales strategies for the company's online platforms. Before that, he served as the National Business Development Manager from 2013 to 2021, focusing on expanding business opportunities across Australia.
Career Background in Business Development
Dean Armstrong has a diverse background in business development. He worked as a Business Development Manager at Vodafone from 2011 to 2013, where he was responsible for driving sales initiatives in Melbourne CBD. Additionally, he served as a Sales/Business Development Manager at Geelong Advertiser from 2009 to 2011, contributing to the company's growth in the Geelong area.
Education and Qualifications
Dean Armstrong completed his secondary education at Bendigo High School, achieving his HSC. He furthered his education at Bendigo TAFE, where he studied Hairdressing and completed an Apprenticeship. This educational background provided him with foundational skills that have supported his career in business development and risk solutions.
Long-Term Role at Bendigo and Adelaide Bank
Dean Armstrong worked at Bendigo and Adelaide Bank for a decade, from 1999 to 2009, as a Community Development Manager. His role involved fostering community relationships and promoting the bank's services across various locations, including Bendigo, Echuca, Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast, and Geelong.