Dean Wilkie

Dr Dean Wilkie

Senior Lecturer

Adelaide Business School

Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics

Eligible to supervise Masters and PhD - email supervisor to discuss availability.


My research interests encompass a diverse array of topics within the dynamic realm of branding. I am deeply engaged in exploring the intricacies of social media's influence on brand perception, investigating the potential of brand activism to create meaningful change, and delving into the realms of brand transparency and authenticity.

My curiosity extends to the intersections between brands and human psychology, where I draw insights from evolutionary psychology to understand the profound connections individuals form with brands. I am also an advocate for methodological diversity; I embrace various research approaches that uncover the mechanisms, drivers, and outcomes underlying effective branding initiatives.

By unravelling the complexities of branding, I seek to provide marketers with actionable insights that can shape responsible and impactful strategies. Moreover, I aspire to push theoretical boundaries, expanding my academic understanding of consumer behaviour and branding dynamics.

  • Appointments

    Date Position Institution name
    2012 - 2015 Senior Lecturer University of New South Wales
    2010 - 2011 Adjunct Lecturer University of New South Wales and University of Sydney
    2009 - 2010 Senior Global Product Manager Blackmores vitamins
    2007 - 2009 Senior Brand Manager Johnson and Johnson
    2001 - 2006 Senior Brand Manager Pfizer Healthcare
    1995 - 2001 National Grocery Buyer Franklins supermarkets
  • Awards and Achievements

    Date Type Title Institution Name Country Amount
    2019 Teaching Award Executive Dean Award for Student-Centred Learning University of Adelaide Australia -
    2019 Research Award Adelaide Business School Research Leadership Award University of Adelaide Australia -
    2015 Award AGSM MBA Teaching Excellence Award - - -
    2013 Award Australasian Marketing Journal reviewer of the year - - -
    2012 Award ANZMAC Best Paper in Product Innovation and Entreprenuer Track - - -
    2010 Award ANZMAC Best Paper in Product Innovation and Entreprenuer Track - - -
  • Education

    Date Institution name Country Title
    2010 - 2012 University of Sydney Australia PhD
    2001 - 2004 University of New South Wales Australia Masters of Commerce
    1995 - 1998 University of Western Sydney Australia Bachelor of Commerce
  • Current Higher Degree by Research Supervision (University of Adelaide)

    Date Role Research Topic Program Degree Type Student Load Student Name
    2024 Principal Supervisor Normalising sustainable food purchasing and consumption: Are consumer sustainable behaviours habitual or occasional? Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Miss Chamali Amarakoon Mudiyanselage
    2020 Co-Supervisor The power of purposeful brands: An exploration of purposeful brands and their interactions Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Miss Harriet Gray
    2020 Principal Supervisor Evolutionary Psychology triggers to engagement Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Part Time Mr Liam Craig Moss
  • Past Higher Degree by Research Supervision (University of Adelaide)

    Date Role Research Topic Program Degree Type Student Load Student Name
    2020 - 2024 Co-Supervisor A Consumer-Based Conceptualisation of Brand Transparency: Understanding the Mechanisms and Dynamics of Perception Formation Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Miss Kate Louise Sansome
    2019 - 2022 Principal Supervisor Moving Towards a More Effective Consideration and Application of Diversity in Marketing Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Miss Amelie Jay Burgess
    2018 - 2022 Co-Supervisor EVOLUTION OF MARKETS: MARKET SHAPING AND THE ROLE OF THE CONSUMER Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Gediminas Lipnickas
  • Other Supervision Activities

    Date Role Research Topic Location Program Supervision Type Student Load Student Name
    2018 - ongoing Principal Supervisor The role of culture in moderating atmospherics The University of Adelaide - Honours Full Time Amelie Burgess
  • Committee Memberships

    Date Role Committee Institution Country
    2019 - 2019 Co-Chair 2018 ANZMAC organising committee University of Adelaide Australia
    2014 - ongoing Co-Chair 2015 ANZMAC organising committee - -
    2014 - 2015 Director UNSW Industry engagement University of New South Wales -
  • Editorial Boards

    Date Role Editorial Board Name Institution Country
    2020 - ongoing Associate Editor Journal of Marketing Management University of Adelaide Australia
    2013 - ongoing Board Member Australasian Marketing Journal - -
  • Position: Senior Lecturer
  • Phone: 83137112
  • Email: dean.wilkie@adelaide.edu.au
  • Campus: North Terrace
  • Building: Nexus 10, floor 10
  • Org Unit: Marketing

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