Dean grew up on a high country sheep and beef farm in West Otago and spent his career working in primary and manufacturing industries.

He has over 25 years of experience in international sales and marketing. His previous roles include being the General Manager for a large Christchurch-based manufacturing facility that exported 85% of its products worldwide; and independently establishing two successful import/export businesses in the engineering and healthcare sectors. Having since sold one of his businesses, Dean returned to his primary sector roots to concentrate on business development and consulting.

At Lincoln Agritech, Dean is involved in client management, strategic planning and growth of IRRICAD’s international markets.