Dean Barrett

Dean Barrett has a diverse work experience that includes roles such as Commercial Director at Campaign for Real Ale, Director & General Manager at ARTYSTAR Limited, and Business Owner at Marketing & Management Matter Limited. Dean has also served as Sales & Marketing Director and Marketing Administration Manager at ARTYSTAR LTD. In addition, Dean has worked as an Associate at Centro Consulting Ltd and as a Marketing & Management Consultant at Dean M Barrett, where they eventually merged into ARTYSTAR. Before that, they held positions at Volkswagen Group UK Ltd, Opel, GM Europe, and Vauxhall Motors Ltd. Notably, at Vauxhall Motors Ltd, Dean led the consolidation of the company's marketing departments and directed all marketing communications activities.

Dean Barrett's education history includes a BA (Hons) in Business Administration with German from Loughborough University, which they pursued from 1977 to 1981. In 1999 to 2000, Dean completed a Post-grad program at the London Business School, specifically in the Consortium for Executive Development. Dean also undertook a Leadership Development program at the Center for Creative Leadership in 1996. For further professional development, Dean participated in the Pinnacle Programme for Vauxhall College at Hult Ashridge in 1993, focusing on the Development of Dealership Principals. Before their university education, Dean pursued A Levels in German, French, and Economics at Southend High School for Boys from 1970 to 1977. Additionally, Dean emphasizes their continuous learning through their degree from the "University of Life", where they gained experience in various fields such as People, Cars, Travel, Fine Food and Drink, Literature, Cinema, Theatre, and Knowledge.