Deon Wong
About Deon Wong
Deon Wong serves as Senior Legal Counsel at illion, where he provides legal and commercial advice. He has extensive experience in various legal roles across multiple organizations in Australia and New Zealand, including positions at CPA Australia and the Australia New Zealand Policing Advisory Agency.
Current Role at Illion
Deon Wong serves as Senior Legal Counsel at Illion, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he provides tailored legal and commercial advice to the company, which specializes in advanced computer vision technology and AI-powered operator monitoring systems. His expertise contributes to the legal framework supporting the company's operations and strategic initiatives.
Previous Experience in Legal Counsel
Prior to his current role, Deon Wong held several significant positions in legal counsel. He worked as Senior Legal Counsel at Seeing Machines from 2020 to 2023. Before that, he was Senior Legal Counsel at CPA Australia from 2018 to 2020. His experience also includes serving as Senior Director and Legal & Advocacy Counsel at the Association of Corporate Counsel for three years from 2015 to 2018.
Background in Policing Advisory
Deon Wong has a background in policing advisory roles, having worked at the Australia New Zealand Policing Advisory Agency. He served as Assistant Manager for one year from 2014 to 2015 and previously held positions as Senior Advisor and Project Advisor from 2012 to 2014 and 2010 to 2012, respectively. His work in this agency involved providing strategic insights and support in law enforcement matters.
Education and Qualifications
Deon Wong has pursued extensive education in law and business. He earned a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and Bachelor of Commerce (BCA) from Victoria University of Wellington. Additionally, he holds an MBA from the Australian Institute of Business, along with a Graduate Diploma and Graduate Certificate in Management. He also achieved a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment from Safecity Training Academy and ISO 9001:2008 Lead Auditor certification from the British Standards Institution.
Professional Involvement and Advocacy
Deon Wong is actively involved in professional organizations. He has been an Executive Committee Member for the Victoria Division of the Association of Corporate Counsel since 2020. His role involves contributing to discussions and initiatives that shape legal practice and advocacy within the region, enhancing the legal profession's standards and practices.