Brad Dean

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Chief Risk Officer (CRO) at Helia

Greater Sydney Area, Australia

Overview

Brad Dean is a seasoned financial services professional with over 30 years of experience, currently serving as the Chief Risk Officer at Helia. His expertise spans risk management, strategic planning, and corporate development across the insurance sector. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Wollongong.

A unique aspect of his career is his direct involvement in developing and executing corporate climate strategy, integrating environmental considerations into the companys financial risk framework.

Personality Overview

Imaginative

Informal

Enthusiastic

They are not always early adopters but can be pursuaded by leveraging strong relationships.  Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions. They are people oriented, friendly and like creating new connections.

Topics They Care About

Financial Risk Management
As CRO, he partners with the board and CEO to execute business strategies while managing material risks and maintaining a strong control environment.
Corporate Development
He has significant experience identifying strategic M&A opportunities and leading new product innovation to generate shareholder value and meet customer needs.
Climate Strategy
In a prior role, he was responsible for delivering the company's climate strategy, demonstrating an understanding of ESG factors in business.

Media Appearances

Brad has no verified media appearances

Work History

7-2025
Chief Risk Officer (CRO) at Helia
3-2023 - 6-2025
Head of Financial Risk at Helia
1-2021 - 2-2023
Chief of Staff at Helia
7-2018 - 12-2020
Head of Strategy and Innovation at Genworth
7-2010 - 6-2018
Corporate Development Leader at Genworth

Education

1989 - 1991
BCommerce from University of Wollongong

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Insights For Selling To Brad

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use adjectives like ‘amazing’, ‘coolest’, ‘unbelievable’ etc.
  • Do some small talk, ask them how things are going on their side
  • Use phrases like ‘people will love’, ‘massive impact’ etc.

DONT's

  • Don’t push them to make a decision too fast, let them get comfortable first
  • Avoid ifs and buts, don’t talk too much about the risks etc.
  • Avoid cutting into their flow

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Brad is

  • Relationship and trust can be vital with them, sometimes more than anything else.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Brad

  • They are unlikely to say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Brad move?

  • They are not the fastest decision makers, their friendly approach can give false positive signals.
  • Can Brad take some risk or not?

  • They can accept limited risks, ones that they think will not impact them personally.

You And Brad

Personality Compatibility


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