Dean Garner

Dean Garner has a diverse work experience spanning over several industries and roles. Dean started their career as a Mechanical Engineer at SJA Dale Ltd, Precision Engineers before transitioning to a role as an Advertising Sales Consultant at McMillan Martin Publishers. Dean then spent six years in the FMCG sector as a Sales Representative for companies like RJ Reynolds, Nabisco, Pepsico, and Smiths Crisps.

In 1988, Garner joined Avery Dennison Label and Packaging Materials as a Market Development Manager, where they provided innovative Brand Protection and Loss prevention solutions for global brands and retailers for over 24 years.

During their tenure at Avery Dennison, Garner also held various positions in other companies. Dean served as Global Business Development Director at Securikett, providing custom security devices and labeling solutions for product protection. Dean was a Business Development & Group Product Security Manager at Cash's Apparel Solutions (UK) Ltd and a Vice President of IPCurator Business Development at IPCurator - Online Brand Protection.

In 2013, Garner founded their own company, Garner Dean Associates Ltd, where they served as the Managing Director. This company specialized in providing product security solutions and general labeling, trim, and packaging solutions for retail brand owners in various industries.

In 2016, Garner joined OpSec Security as Director European Solutions and later took on roles as Global Technical Sales Director and Global Product Line Director, Brand & Fashion Identity Technologies.

In addition to their work experience, Garner has demonstrated a commitment to continuous advancement and innovation in the industry and has worked with various industry groups.

Dean Garner attended The Manchester Metropolitan University from 1993 to 1998 and earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A. Hons) degree in Business Administration and Management, General.