A dynamic leadership team committed to our values and a very exciting future.
Our leadership team come to us from a diverse range of backgrounds but share our vision for the future. Their commitment has seen illion step up to become the infrastructure that powers the decisions of our region’s most respected brands and organisations.
Simon Bligh
Chief Executive Officer
Simon Bligh
Chief Executive Officer
Simon is passionate about data and has extensive experience in using data to uncover insights and meaning for businesses. After more than 20 years’ experience in a wide range of financial and commercial roles in Europe and Australia. He has significant knowledge and experience in Data, Finance and commerce.
Julian Dodman
Chief Financial Officer
Julian Dodman
Chief Financial Officer
Julian brings more than 15 years’ experience in senior finance and corporate advisory roles across the data and analytics, telecommunications and infrastructure sectors. Julian has held a range of commercial and finance leadership roles in the telecommunications industry.
Paul McFadden
Chief Product Officer
Paul McFadden
Chief Product Officer
Paul originally joined Dun and Bradstreet in 2016 to head up the Consumer and Commercial bureaux in Australia and New Zealand. Paul has more than 30 years of experience in the telecommunications, media and data industry holding a variety of executive roles.
Prior to this role, Paul worked for another Australian data business where he headed their New Markets and Commercial Bureau businesses. In this role, Paul was responsible for the provision of data and analytics to collections businesses.
Kevin de Beer
Chief Sales Officer
Kevin de Beer
Chief Sales Officer
Kevin has been a part of the illion team since 2015 in both Bureau Services and sales management. He brings more than 20 years’ experience in commercial and retail banking, as well as associated financial services, across Australia, South Africa and New Zealand. His expertise encompasses credit, risk, product, marketing, sales and distribution functions.
Stuart Rattray
Director Receivables Optimisation
Stuart Rattray
Director Receivables Optimisation
Stuart thrives in fast paced, dynamic environments where the importance of the customer journey is paramount. Passionate about delivering outcomes for clients across the collections lifecycle, Stuart understands the value of clear analytical insights, propensity modelling and frictionless digital and payment experiences. Stuart’s background in Finance and Receivables Management, rounded out with executive roles in Technology and General Management, enables him to facilitate the successful application of data insights and technology.
Karishma Kumar
Acting Director People & Culture
Karishma Kumar
Acting Director People & Culture
Karishma is a versatile and solutions-oriented senior HR professional with a hands-on approach to partnering and collaboration across the illion group. Having held a number of different HR roles within the business since 2012, Karishma’s experience is based strongly around people analytics, partnering with senior management and leading organisational change initiatives.
Nicholas Robinson
Director Data, Analytics & Insights
Nicholas Robinson
Director Data, Analytics & Insights
Nick has held a number of data intensive roles at illion during his 10 years with the organization. In his current capacity he heads a passionate and savvy team of data scientists and analysts which form the Data, Analytics & Insights function at illion.
Kellie Morton
Chief Legal Officer
Kellie Morton
Chief Legal Officer
Kellie is a corporate and commercial lawyer with over 15 years’ experience advising across the technology, financial services, telecoms and entertainment sectors. Kellie provides strategic legal and compliance advice to the illion group, having practiced in New York and London she brings an international perspective. She is admitted to practice in Australia, New York and England & Wales.
