Munro Footwear Group (MFG) has announced that its chief experience officer Lee Munro is transitioning to a non-executive director role at the footwear business.
Joining the family business in 2000, Munro was the business' 12th employee and has since been instrumental in the Group's growth and success.
Paying tribute to his brother, MFG CEO Jay Munro said that the business' healthy results over the years and during the pandemic are a testament to Lee and his team.
"After 20 years with the Group, Lee’s contribution has been significant.
"Lee was instrumental in reinventing our Styletread business, now firmly established as Australia’s leading online footwear retailer.
"Lee was the driving force behind the Group’s digital integration following a series of acquisitions, laying a solid foundation for future transformation projects.
"The strong results we have experienced across our digital channels over the last six months are a testament to the groundwork that Lee and his team have undertaken these past few years.
"I have great confidence in our CX function and am excited for the future success of this team under new leadership," he said.
Speaking on the transition, Lee Munro said that he was ready to step aside to pursue new opportunities.
"I am very proud of the role I have played in MFG's success.
"Twenty years ago, when I joined the business as its 12th employee, we could never have imagined this growth and the vital role that technology would play.
"It has been immensely fulfilling to see the Group develop to over 2000 wonderful team members.
"This was a difficult decision that I did not make lightly, but I felt the time was right for me to step aside and seek new opportunities," he said.
Jay Munro added that the business has been expanding its Board expertise for the past few years.
"Whilst we have a strong family influence on our board, the Group has been actively building its executive capability over the last three years, with contributions and expertise from outside the family adding significant value to our growth," he said.
Lee Munro will transition to his non-executive director role over the next few months.
MFG is home to retail and wholesale footwear brands including Williams, Colorado, Diana Ferrari and Wanted Shoes.