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Olivia Wirth

Executive Chair & Director

• Member of the Board since 9 November 2023
• Chair from 14 March 2024
• Executive Chair from 4 June 2024
• Member – Nomination Committee

Olivia has a wealth of experience in CEO and senior executive roles, and possesses strong capability in customer experience and analytics, marketing, brand and loyalty, as well as corporate affairs and government relations.

Olivia joined the Myer Board as an independent Non-Executive Director in November 2023 and was recently appointed as Executive Chair to drive the Company’s next phase of growth. Olivia is focused on delivering improved outcomes for Myer’s valued customers, team members and all Myer shareholders.

Previously, Olivia held a number of other senior leadership roles at Qantas after commencing there in 2009, including Chief Customer Officer; Group Executive for Brand, Marketing and Corporate Affairs; and Group Executive for Government Relations and Corporate Affairs. She was a member of the Group Management Committee since 2010 and most recently retired as CEO of Qantas Loyalty after 6 years in the role.

Prior to Qantas, Olivia held senior executive roles for a number of organisations including the Tourism and Transport Forum industry lobby group and the Australian Tourist Commission.

Since 2018, Olivia has been a board director of the Great Barrier Reef Foundation and was also on the Board of UNICEF Australia until 24 August 2024.

Dave Whittle

Independent Non-Executive Director

• Member of the Board since 30 November 2015
• Chairman – Audit, Finance and Risk Committee
• Member – Nomination Committee
• Member – Human Resources and Remuneration Committee

Dave has considerable brand, data, technology, omni-channel retail and digital transformation experience. He is a Founder of Lexer, a global software company helping brands and retailers genuinely understand and engage their customers.

Previously, Dave spent 10 years with global advertising group M&C Saatchi in a number of local and international leadership roles, culminating in three years as Managing Director in Australia. Prior to joining M&C Saatchi, Dave was the first employee of a marketing services group that built four digital service and software businesses.

Dave has a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Commerce from Deakin University.

Other current directorships
Dave is a Director of Lexer Pty Ltd and Michael Hill International Limited.

Jacquie Naylor

Independent Non-Executive Director

• Member of the Board since 27 May 2019
• Member – Nomination Committee
• Chairman – Human Resources and Remuneration Committee

Jacquie was appointed as a Non-Executive Director on 27 May 2019. Jacquie brings to the role a wealth of experience and knowledge of both women’s and men’s apparel, homewares and outdoor brands. She has been an owner, Director and Executive at some of the most iconic Australian retailers. Jacquie has held the position of Non-Executive Director at The PAS Group and was a Non-Executive Director of Macpac Retail.

At the Just Jeans Group, Jacquie was a Group Executive Director and responsible for driving the merchandise, marketing and brand strategies of five of their key brands including Just Jeans, Jay Jays, Portmans, Jacqui E and Dotti.

Jacquie has extensive experience in portfolio optimisation through vertical integration and a track record of driving brand growth and strategic transformation.

Jacquie was a Non-Executive Director of the Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival for more than 13 years and remains committed to showcasing the fashion industry as well as new and emerging talent. Jacquie is also a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and of the International Women’s Forum.

Other current directorships
Jacquie is a Non-Executive Director of Cambridge Clothing Ltd.

Terry McCartney

Non-Executive Director

• Member of the Board since 10 November 2022
• Member – Nomination Committee
• Member – Human Resources and Remuneration Committee

Terry has had a comprehensive career spanning more than 40 years in retail in both Executive and Director positions, spanning the full spectrum of retailing – ranging from luxury goods in department stores to mass merchandise discount operations.

Terry’s career started at Boans Department Stores in Perth, then moved to Grace Bros in Sydney. After the acquisition of Grace Bros by Myer, he relocated to the merged department stores group in Melbourne. His executive career culminated in his roles as Managing Director of Kmart Australia and New Zealand, and Managing Director of Myer Grace Bros.

Other Current Directorships
Terry has been a Non-Executive Director of Premier Investments Limited since 2016, and Premier’s wholly owned subsidiary, Just Group Limited, since 2008. Premier operates a portfolio of retail brands through the Just Group, consisting of Just Jeans, Jay Jays, Peter Alexander, Smiggle, Jacqui E, Portmans and Dotti. Terry has also served as the Chairman of Premier’s Remuneration and Nomination Committee since 2017.

Gary Weiss AM

Deputy Chair & Lead Independent Director

• Member of the Board since 9 November 2023
• Deputy Chair & Lead Independent Director from 14 March 2024
• Member – Audit, Finance and Risk Committee
• Chairman – Nomination Committee

Gary has extensive global experience across a range of industries, both at executive and board levels.

Gary was Chairman of Ridley Corporation Limited from June 2010 until August 2020, ClearView Wealth Limited from July 2013 until May 2016 and of Coats plc from 2003 until April 2012 and executive director of Guinness Peat Group plc from 1990 to April 2011. He has also held directorships of numerous companies, including The Straits Trading Co Ltd in Singapore, Premier Investments Limited, Tag Pacific Limited, Westfield Group, Tower Australia Ltd, Australian Wealth Management Limited, Tyndall Australia Ltd (Deputy Chairman), Joe White Maltings Ltd (Chairman), CIC Ltd, Whitlam Turnbull & Co Ltd and Industrial Equity Ltd. Dr Weiss was also a director of Brisbane Broncos Ltd (formerly Pacific Sports Entertainment Ltd), an ASX-listed company which owns the Brisbane Broncos.

Gary is also a Commissioner of the Australian Rugby League Commission.

In 2019, Gary was awarded the Member (AM) in the General Division of the Order of Australia for significant service to business, and to the community.

Gary holds an LLB (Hons) and LLM from Victoria University of Wellington and a Doctor of the Science of Law (JSD) from Cornell University. He was admitted as a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of New Zealand, a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Victoria and as a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of New South Wales.

Other Current Directorships
Gary is Executive Director of Ariadne Australia Ltd, and Chairman of Coast Entertainment Holdings Ltd (formerly Ardent Leisure Limited) and Cromwell Property Group. He is a Non-Executive Director of Hearts & Minds Investments Limited, Thorney Opportunities Limited, the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute, and The Centre for Independent Studies.

Rob Perry

Independent Non-Executive Director

• Member of the Board since 2 May 2024
• Member – Audit, Finance and Risk Committee
• Member – Nomination Committee

Rob is a retired EY Partner of 36 years' experience.

At EY, Rob was one of the most experienced Retail Audit Partners in the market, performing audit, risk management, internal audit and assurance engagements on large, complex global organisations as well as mid-cap and smaller listed companies. His audit experience gives him a strong understanding of business risks and financial issues.

Rob has provided Audit services to clients across a broad range of sectors, primarily focusing his efforts on clients within the retail and consumer goods sector. Rob also led a number of EY’s Corporate Risk and Audit engagements across large international and ASX-listed brands.

At EY, Rob also held a number of executive roles, including leader of Risk and Governance Services for the Asia Pacific region and was a member of EY’s Global Risk Management Committee. Rob’s previous roles also included Managing Partner of Risk Consulting Services for EY in Melbourne.