Dean Merrion

Dean joined Blyk in March 2008.Prior to joining Blyk Dean was Head of Online and Direct Sales and Marketing at Virgin Mobile where he was responsible for revamping the channel and website culminating in growing channel share from 8% to 40%. In addition the Virgin Mobile website was voted Best Telecom website of the year in 2007. Prior to working at Virgin Mobile, Dean worked at O2 where he held a number of positions, including Head of Acquisition for O2 Online and working on the brand project team that transitioned BT Cellnet to O2. He has also held a number of marketing positions within blue-chip businesses such as the FT and Royal Sun Alliance.

Dean lives in Sussex with his wife and 3 children and enjoys working in an open, entrepreneurial environment. He loves all sport, collects urban art, and is a lifelong Arsenal fan.