Chris Illman has spent over 20 years in the FMCG and Liquor industries, working in senior Sales and Marketing roles at blue chip global companies including Kraft Foods International, Fosters Group, Southcorp and most recently as Head of Sales & Marketing at the Bickford's Group of Companies. 

Chris possesses a thorough knowledge of the key drivers for success in building brands in the Food and Beverage sector and consults to start-up businesses to deliver growth strategies

He’s a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and holds a Bachelor of Economics (Flinders University) and Master of Marketing (Melbourne Business School).