The Interview: Kmart Australia Managing Director, Ian Bailey
13 February 2024
The Interview
30 MINS LISTEN
In this episode of The Interview Series, host Karl McKeever sits down with Ian Bailey, Managing Director of Kmart Group Australia. Recorded in New York at NRF Big Show 2024.
With over 450 stores, Kmart is the country's number one performing general merchandise and apparel retailer, and one of the most trusted and loved brands in Australia and New Zealand.
Since joining Kmart Australia in 2006, Ian has been instrumental in re-engineering its purpose, developing a strategic blueprint and operational architecture for the transformation of Kmart’s business model. Under his leadership, it has shifted from a traditional discount store chain to an innovative, modern, hybrid retail model which is as much about product development as it is about retail.
In this episode, we explore the story of Kmart Australia's transformation journey, how leadership challenged the status quo, overcame barriers, and empowered the people within its organisation.
Presented by World Retail Congress.
Your hosts
Karl McKeever
Ian McGarrigle Chair World Retail Congress
Featuring
Kmart Australia
Ian Bailey
Managing Director
The Interview
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