Cashrewards’ new CEO Bernard Wilson Kathmandu hires first chief customer officer Outdoor lifestyle brand Kathmandu has appointed Eva Barrett to be its first chief customer officer. Barrett is returning to Australia after 15 years working in various locations overseas in global brand roles for Fosters Group, Philips and most recently, as global head of brand communications and sports marketing for Adidas’ Heartbeat Sports division. “Eva’s experience and expertise will accelerate our t
ll accelerate our transition from an Australasian retailer to a global brand and further strengthen our focus on customers,” said Kathmandu CEO, Reuben Casey.
Since joining the outdoor brand, Barrett has already announced a partnership with Uber, promising same-delivery across the country, the first Australian apparel brand to do so.
The delivery services will enable customers to order products online by 3pm and have them delivered to their door that same day.
Cashrewards appoints CEO
Cashrewards has appointed former Myer and Woolworths executive Bernard Wilson (picrtured) as its CEO.
Wilson previously ran loyalty, data, media and marketplace for Myer and was a senior executive in loyalty and data at WooliesX.
His most recent role was at data science and artificial intelligence leader Quantium, where he was responsible for commercial and go-to-market leadership for its banking and wealth product offering, including its push into FinTech.
Wilson joins as Cashrewards has seen a boost in both membership and engagement as customers increasingly shop online and look to save in a slower economy.
Cashrewards, founded in 2014, enables members to receive a portion of their money back when making a purchase online or in-store at over 1200 retailers. It is in the process of achieving an ASX listing.
Michael Hill appoints director
Michael Hill international has announced the appointment of Jacquie Naylor as a non-executive director.
Naylor has more than 30 years of experience in retail, fashion and e-commerce. She is currently a board member of Myer and Cambridge Clothing, and was previously a director of PAS Group, Macpac and the Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival.
This follows an extensive career as a retail executive and executive director at the Just Group, where she oversaw merchandising, marketing and brand strategies for a portfolio of 800 stores.
