Based in Toronto, Canada, he has worked on a wide range of projects, including:

• the development of a unique workshop for senior managers and executives on building effective communications plans around sustainable development/ corporate responsibility/corporate social responsibility initiatives.

• Ontario Research and Innovation Optical Network (ORION): one of the world's most advanced broadband network connecting Ontario's R&E institutions to each other, to Canada and the world;

• the annual Ontario Global Traders Awards;

• national corporate social responsibility awareness-building campaigns and business-focused events and strategic alliance development to promote ethical corporate images and practices;

• Corporate Governance revenue generating projects for Canadian Business Magazine

• strategic communications counselling for corporate clients;

• the development and implementation of public-private sector partnerships in Ontario's $4-billion culture and $17-billion tourism industries  

He recently retired as a member and vice-chair of the board of directors for EthicsCentreCA, formerly the Canadian Centre for Ethics and Corporate Policy, but continues to contribute to the Program and Communications committees.  

Dean has also been invited to speak to audiences ranging from high school and post-graduate business students, to senior executives of multinational corporations on his practical approach to ethics and corporate responsibility communications.