Mike Deane

An internationally recognised strategist, speaker and awards judge, Mike has worked for nearly two decades in brand, communication and media strategy across WPP, Omnicom and independent agencies, collating many accolades along the way, including multiple Cannes Lions.​
An advocate for marketing effectiveness, Mike has shared the stage with the likes of Byron Sharp and worked with the Ehrenberg-Bass Institute to help previous agencies achieve accredited status in marketing science.​
As former Chief Strategy Officer and executive team member for GroupM and MediaCom ANZ, Mike’s had the privilege of delivering award-winning strategy for the likes of Uber, MARS and the Queensland Government. Over the past 18 months as CMO at CHEP Mike has helped to establish CHEP Media as one of the fastest growing divisions within the organisation, winning new clients such as P&O, Australian Lifeblood and MyState Bank.