Ian Moir
Chief Executive, Woolworths Holdings
The veteran retailer leads South Africa's largest department store and oversaw its acquisition of Australia's David Jones chain.
Originally from Scotland, Ian Moir is the executive director and group chief executive of Woolworths Holdings Ltd., a South African retail chain that extends throughout Africa and into the Middle East, trading through over 1,500 stores. These include franchise stores, offering a selected range of clothing, food, homeware, beauty and financial services (in partnership with Absa Bank) under its own brand name in South Africa, Africa and the Middle East. It also operates petrol canopies, hotels, hardware stores and Masters stores. The company’s revenue in 2018 stood at $5.2 billion.
Moir was appointed to the Board of Country Road Group in October 1998, where he became chief operating officer of the company before being appointed chief executive in November 2000. He then became executive director and chief operating officer of Woolmark.
Then, in January 2010, Moir joined Woolworths Holdings Ltd. as a board member, succeeding Simon Susman. In November 2010, he was appointed the group chief executive officer. He is a member of the Risk and Compliance, Social and Ethics and Sustainability Committees, as well as chairman of the Woolworths, David Jones and Country Road Group boards.
Moir has an MBA in Economics from the University of London.
Career History
VITAL STATISTICS
Woolworths CEO Under Pressure as David Jones Struggles
Two Australian non-executive directors resigned from David Jones last week, hot on the heels of CEO David Thomas, the third head of that business to leave in five years.
Woolworths CEO Under Pressure as David Jones Struggles
Two Australian non-executive directors resigned from David Jones last week, hot on the heels of CEO David Thomas, the third head of that business to leave in five years.
Turbulent Times in Australian Retail
Heritage retailers and global e-tailers are locked in battle for the Australian consumer, pitting old guard against new guard while fashion brands get caught in the crossfire.
Turbulent Times in Australian Retail
Heritage retailers and global e-tailers are locked in battle for the Australian consumer, pitting old guard against new guard while fashion brands get caught in the crossfire.
Woolworths May Sell Two David Jones Stores in Revamp Efforts
Woolworths Holdings Ltd., the South African food and clothing retailer which bought David Jones last year, may sell two of the Australian retailer’s sites as it looks to revamp other stores in central business districts.
Woolworths May Sell Two David Jones Stores in Revamp Efforts
Woolworths Holdings Ltd., the South African food and clothing retailer which bought David Jones last year, may sell two of the Australian retailer’s sites as it looks to revamp other stores in central business districts.
Putting Africa on the Fashion Map
As both a source of production and a consumer market, Africa is poorly integrated into the global fashion system, leading to lost business opportunity.
Putting Africa on the Fashion Map
As both a source of production and a consumer market, Africa is poorly integrated into the global fashion system, leading to lost business opportunity.
Woolworths Hires Rapper Pharrell to ’Make Sustainability Cool’
South African retailer Woolworths Holdings Ltd. has appointed Pharrell Williams as style director for sustainability-focused projects in Africa.
Woolworths Hires Rapper Pharrell to ’Make Sustainability Cool’
South African retailer Woolworths Holdings Ltd. has appointed Pharrell Williams as style director for sustainability-focused projects in Africa.
South Africa's Woolworths Takes on Zara and H&M With Australian Bid
CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Woolworths Holdings Ltd. of South Africa is using a $2 billion takeover of Australia's David Jones Ltd. to challenge
South Africa's Woolworths Takes on Zara and H&M With Australian Bid
CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Woolworths Holdings Ltd. of South Africa is using a $2 billion takeover of Australia's David Jones Ltd. to challenge
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