The National Retail Association (NRA) has appointed Dominique Lamb as its CEO.
Lamb will replace Trevor Evans who recently exited the organisation after being elected to the House of Representatives as the Member for Brisbane.
NRA chair Mark Brodie believes Lamb's experience in the organisation's legal arm will serve the retail sector well.
“We are delighted that Dominique has accepted the NRA Board’s invitation to take over leadership of the organisation.
“She will already be well known to many members of the NRA and the wider retail sector through her previous role as the Principal of the Association’s law firm, NRA Legal.
“In this role Dominique has been closely involved with the retail industry’s review of the modern award system, and has worked closely with many members on their employment or enterprise bargaining issues.
“We believe that having Dominique step up to become the CEO, supported by a new head of NRA Legal, will further strengthen the NRA’s credentials as the nation’s leading retail legal specialist, particularly in relation to employment law.”
Lamb is an industrial relations law specialist as well as offering voluntary legal aid to women confronting domestic violence.
Lamb said she is thrilled to be representing the Australian retail sector.
“The retail sector is a vital part of the national economy and does more than its fair share of creating jobs, particularly for part-time, casual and lower-skilled workers.
“That makes an organisation such as the NRA critically important in speaking to government about the needs of the industry, and standing up for employers.
“The NRA has a 100-year history of supporting retail businesses and representing their needs to politicians and policy makers.
"I am honoured to be able to continue this track record of service and success.”