Myer has implemented sweeping shifts across its executive leadership team following the successful merger deal with Premier Investments, as the department store takes on Just Jeans, Jacqui E, Jay Jays, Dotti and Portmans into its owned brands stable.
After eight years with the business, Myer chief financial officer Matt Jackman is leaving the business to “pursue other opportunities”, with the new Myer Group appointing Kathy Karabatsas as the new group CFO, effective March 14.
Karabatsas is the former CFO of David Jones, leaving in 2023 to take on a board role at The Hellenic Initiative Australia. She was also the MD and finance director of Lion Dairy & Drinks.
Megan Collins has been appointed chief people officer and will join the group on April 28, 2025. Collins has more than 25 years of global and domestic experience in human resources roles in a range of companies including Newcrest Mining, Treasury Wine Estates and General Electric (GE).
Belinda Slifkas has been appointed chief merchandise officer to lead Myer’s merchandise, buying and planning team. Slifkas, who has more than three decades of experience in international wholesale and retail businesses, is currently Myer’s general merchandise manager of apparel, home and entertainment.
Myer has also added a new role – chief product officer – to its c-suite fleet, with a recruitment process “well underway”. This role will assume responsibility for Myer Exclusive Brands as well as accountability for Myer's private label brands – Sass & Bide, Marcs and David Lawrence.
Mark Medwell commenced as chief information officer in February 2025, joining Myer after more than eight years with the Cotton On Group, where he was responsible for the end-to-end technology function for more than 1400 stores across 23 countries.
Darren Wedding commenced as chief supply chain officer in March 2025, joining Myer from Super Retail Group, the ASX-listed owner of a multi-brands business including Rebel, Supercheap Auto, Macpac and BCF.
Meanwhile, Just Group managing director Teresa Rendo – who has led the five apparel brands under Premier since 2022 – will retain her role under Myer Group, alongside global head of property Josh Molloy.
With the transaction with Premier now complete, Myer Group has also announced plans to transition Sass & Bide, Marcs and David Lawrence to its Myer Exclusive Brands portfolio within the new group structure to enhance performance and improve efficiencies.
Following the latest c-suite changes, Myer’s c-suite will cover 12 roles, led by executive chair Olivia Wirth. The roles that haven’t changed are chief customer officer Geoff Ikin, chief operating officer Tony Sutton, and chief transformation officer Andrew Taylor.
As part of the transition, Myer reported it will streamline operations of the three brands and absorb support office functions within the enlarged Myer Group.
“These leadership changes materially enhance our capability to drive the next phase of growth for the expanded Myer Group,” Wirth said. “The new appointments bring world-class expertise in multi-brands and department store environments and a track record of financial, retail and supply chain success to the Myer Group.
“The reshaped team is aligned to our strategic vision to create a leading Australian retail platform, building on the strength of our brands with the fresh thinking and expertise of experienced retail, sourcing and supply chain leaders.”
Wirth added that the transition of Sass & Bide, Marcs and David Lawrence to Myer Exclusive Brands is a “logical step” as the group sharpens operation to “improve the performance of the brands.
“During the transition, it will be business as usual at Sass & Bide, Marcs and David Lawrence as we focus on delivering customers the products and service they have come to expect from these great Australian brands.”
Myer Group is expected to release its first half results on March 19.