Tony Deane
About Tony Deane
Tony Deane serves as the Sales and Marketing Manager for Industry Management and Automation at Phoenix Contact UK Ltd, a position he has held since 2021. He has extensive experience in sales and management, having previously worked in various roles at companies such as Pro-face, Mitsubishi Electric Automation, and BURNAND XH LIMITED.
Work at Phoenix Contact
Tony Deane has been employed at Phoenix Contact UK Ltd since 2021, where he serves as the Sales and Marketing Manager for Industry Management and Automation. His role involves overseeing sales strategies and marketing initiatives within the automation sector. In addition to his current position, he has also held the role of Technical Manager at Phoenix Contact since 2012, contributing to the company's technical operations for over a decade. Both positions are based in Telford, England.
Previous Experience in Sales Management
Before joining Phoenix Contact, Tony Deane worked at Pro-face as the Northern Area Sales Manager from 2008 to 2012. His responsibilities included managing sales operations and client relationships in the northern region. Prior to this, he spent nine years at Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. as the Area Sales and Distribution Manager from 1998 to 2007. His career in sales began at BURNAND XH LIMITED, where he served as a Field Sales Engineer from 1990 to 1996.
Military Background
Tony Deane served in the Royal Navy from 1976 to 1987, achieving the rank of Petty Officer. His military service provided him with foundational skills in leadership and discipline, which have contributed to his subsequent career in sales and management.
Career Timeline
Tony Deane's career spans several decades, beginning with his military service in the Royal Navy from 1976 to 1987. He transitioned into the sales field, starting as a Field Sales Engineer at BURNAND XH LIMITED from 1990 to 1996. He then worked at Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. from 1998 to 2007, followed by a position at Pro-face from 2008 to 2012. Since 2012, he has been with Phoenix Contact, holding roles that emphasize both technical and sales expertise.