Dean is a past premiership player for Southport Sharks (1990) and Queensland state representative (1991). He has an extensive 33-year career in the property and property development industry in Queensland and the eastern states. He has held state and national senior executive positions in listed public companies for the last 24 years. Dean joined Southport Sharks as a non-executive director in July 2022 and was appointed Vice President in April 2023.
Similar Articles
These articles are similar to the one you are reading.
Southport Sharks is marking International Women’s Day by celebrating the women who contribute to the organisation every day.
Saturday 7 February 2026 will go down as a historic day not only for Southport Sharks, but for the entire City of Gold Coast. In a major coup for the region, Southport Sharks hosted the Queensland leg of Laneway Festival for the first time in the 21-year tenure of the event. Over 37,000 ...
Celebrate Box Coffee's 11th Birthday with free coffee, free food, a live DJ and the chance to take home $500 cash!
This week marks the end of an era, as Rick Fankhauser steps down from his position—closing a remarkable chapter of leadership, legacy, and lifelong dedication.
Southport Sharks is proud to announce Emma Robertson as the winner of the 2025 Golden Shark – Employee of the Year.
Be Here to Hear, Because a Conversation Could Change a Life
Southport Sharks is proud to celebrate a significant milestone, surpassing $200,000 in financial support to the Gold Coast Hospital Foundation. Since 2011, we have helped fund the Cancer Patient Transport Service, community gardens, and medical equipment.
A well-deserved honour for a true community leader! Southport Sharks proudly congratulates Club Patron Paul Stevens on being awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia for his incredible contributions to the Gold Coast.
A new chapter in our commitment to community care. Southport Sharks is proud to expand our partnership with the Gold Coast Hospital Foundation, with Mantra at Sharks now serving as the Foundation’s Emergency Accommodation Provider.
Over 12 hours, our team and members will take on a continuous bike challenge — with someone riding every 30 minutes — to raise awareness and funds for those who need it most.
Sustainability and sport go hand in hand. Southport Sharks has teamed up with Sports Environment Alliance (SEA) to champion eco-friendly initiatives and create a greener future for our community.
Southport Sharks has launched the Gold Coast Sports Tech Open Innovation Challenge—giving local startups the chance to trial real-world solutions inside an elite football environment. This is where bold ideas meet high-performance sport.