Chris Illman

Head Of Group Sales, Marketing And Hospitality at Bickford's Group of Companies

Chris Illman has a diverse work experience spanning various industries. Chris currently serves as a Member of the Board of Directors for PREPD Hydration, a position they have held since May 2023. Prior to this, they were also a Member of the Board of Directors for Harness Racing South Australia from October 2022.

From 2013 to present, Chris worked at Bickford's Group of Companies, starting as the Group Marketing Manager before becoming the Head of Group Sales, Marketing, and Hospitality in September 2021. Chris led a team of Brand Marketers and Creative Designers, overseeing all marketing activities for the company's brands.

Before that, Chris worked at VOK Beverages as a Senior Brand Manager from April 2006 to April 2013. Chris also held the role of Senior Brand Manager for Victorian Brands at Treasury Wine Estates from January 2006 to March 2006.

In 2005, Chris was the Brand Development Manager for Barossa Valley Estate, a winery jointly owned by local growers and the Hardy Wine Company. Prior to that, they worked at Southcorp Wines Pty Ltd as a Senior Brand Manager for Rosemount Estate & Regional Brands.

Chris started their career at Kraft Foods Group in 1993, where they held various roles including Senior Brand Manager for Confectionery and Cheese Snacking. Chris also served as a Trade Strategy Manager and held account management positions.

Overall, Chris Illman has extensive experience in sales, marketing, and brand management roles across multiple industries.

Chris Illman has a Postgraduate Diploma in Management (Marketing), which they obtained from Melbourne Business School in 2003-2004. Chris also has a Bachelor of Economics from Flinders University, which they achieved between 2001 and 2004. Additionally, they completed their matriculation at Westminster School from 1982 to 1990.

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Previous companies

VOK Beverages Pty Ltd logo
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Treasury Wine Estates logo

Timeline

  • Head Of Group Sales, Marketing And Hospitality

    September, 2021 - present

  • Group Sales And Marketing Manager

    February, 2017

  • Group Marketing Manager - Bickfords Group Of Companies

    May, 2013

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