Season 8

Resilience

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Leadership

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Leadership

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Episode 1: John King

Joining us today on Retail Therapy to kick off Season 7 is John King, the outgoing CEO of Myer.

John has been instrumental in revitalising Myer, steering the company through strategic transformations with his extensive background in retail management.

With over 30 years of experience in the retail industry, John has brought a wealth of knowledge and a renewed focus on customer service and digital integration to one of Australia’s most iconic department stores.

In this episode, ARA CEO Paul Zahra and John discuss:

  • John’s global career journey
  • Driving change at Myer
  • The importance of team diversity
  • Maintaining morale during uncertainty
  • Cultivating work-life balance at the CEO level
  • The role of mentorship broadly within the team
  • John’s legacy and the best leadership advice he’s received

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