With 20+ years of retail experience in Management, Planning, Buying and Sourcing, and most recently as Brand GM - I love Retail. In the Industry in South Africa and Australia, both Online and Regular stores, in also both, DDS formats and Speciality store formats.As a collaborative leader, I really enjoy mentoring people, nurturing success, building teams and positive working environments and cultures.This also allows me to work effectively across organisations, influencing and dealing with various levels and departments.With strong business acumen, analytical skills, trading mentality and strategic thought, I've been successful in launching new brands in South Africa, Achieving ambitious targets and excellent results, Improving brand profitability and successfully implementing new projects.Expertise:Commercial AcumenStrategic Planning and ImplementationPlanning and OTB managementPromotional Strategies to drive salesRange Development and profitable assortmentsStock Management - new and agedData Analysis and problem solvingSales forecasting and ManagementMarket / Competitor / Performance AnalysisGM/GP/GP% managementRecruitment and SelectionTeam development and cultureProject Management - launching new brands/systemsLast but not least - loving my gorgeous family