Speaker Profile

Chris Illman is a highly experienced sales, marketing and brand leader with more than 30 years’ experience in the food, beverage and FMCG sectors. As Head of Group Sales, Marketing and Hospitality at Bickford’s Group, he has played a key role in building iconic Australian brands and driving business growth across domestic and international markets.

Chris has held senior leadership positions with organisations including Kraft Foods, Southcorp, Treasury Wine Estates and VOK Beverages. He is also a Non-Executive Director of Maggie Beer Holdings and serves on industry and community boards, bringing extensive expertise in strategy, governance, brand development and customer engagement.