Fusion Retail Brands, the group of retail businesses that emerged from the distressed Colorado Group, has today announced the appointment of a new chief executive officer and managing director.
Former Dymocks CEO Don Grover, who has also previously worked in senior positions for companies such as David Jones Limited, will bring more than 35 years of retail experience with him when he joins Fusion Retail Brands on April 30, 2012.
The chairman of Fusion Retail Brands Susan Oliver said Grover's experience, which includes the implementation of cross-channel retail business models, will bring a great depth of retail understanding to the board of Fusion Retail Brands.
“Don brings not only extensive retail experience, but also a track record of having successfully managed a vast network of retail outlets across Australia through the most challenging business environment that we have seen in decades. He has a passion for retailing and for building high performing teams and organisations,” she said.
“Don fully appreciates the challenges facing the retail sector in Australia and globally and he has the skills and vision necessary to tackle them [and] I look forward to working with the experienced and talented management team that Fusion Retail Brands has built up.”
Fusion Retail Brands currently operates 282 outlets for brands such as Diana Ferrari, JAG, Mathers, Williams and Colorado. The business was restructured during a period in voluntary administration in early 2011 and has been rebuilding strongly since coming out of administration in September 2011.
Fusion Retail Brands, the group of retail businesses that emerged from the distressed Colorado Group, has today announced the appointment of a new chief executive officer and managing director.
Former Dymocks CEO Don Grover, who has also previously worked in senior positions for companies such as David Jones Limited, will bring more than 35 years of retail experience with him as he joins Fusion Retail Brands in the new role.
The chairman of Fusion Retail Brands Susan Oliver said Dom's experience, which includes the implementation of cross-channel retail business models, will bring a great depth of retail understanding to the board of Fusion Retail Brands.
“Don brings not only extensive retail experience, but also a track record of having successfully managed a vast network of retail outlets across Australia through the most challenging business environment that we have seen in decades. He has a passion for retailing and for building high performing teams and organisations,” she said.
“Don fully appreciates the challenges facing the retail sector in Australia and globally and he has the skills and vision necessary to tackle them [and] I look forward to working with the experienced and talented management team that Fusion Retail Brands has built up.”
Fusion Retail Brands currently operates 282 outlets for brands such as Diana Ferrari, JAG, Mathers, Williams and Colorado. The business was restructured during a period in voluntary administration in early 2011 and has been rebuilding strongly since coming out of administration in September 2011.