
Paul Zahra
Paul Zahra is Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Retailers Association (ARA). He is also is an experienced... | Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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Paul Zahra’s Expertise Paul Zahra is Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Retailers Association (ARA). He is also is an experienced Non-Executive Director, Board and Company Advisor and one of Australia’s most influential corporate diversity advocates. A leading force in the Australian retail industry for over 40 years, Paul represents small to large retailers through the ARA. Paul’s roles have included Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of David Jones Limited as well as senior leadership roles at Target Australia and Officeworks Superstores. Paul has worked across retail, hospitality, personal services, education and the arts. His experience goes across ASX listed companies, private equity, franchising, government and not for profits. Paul has been previously credited for leading the digital transformation of one of the oldest department stores in the world achieving market-leading momentum, resulting in financial stability for the business during the worst retail conditions in 25 years and leading to its successful sale at a premium in 2014. Under Paul’s stewardship, David Jones was transformed from a traditional bricks and mortar retailer to a contemporary omni-channel retailer, with modernised in-store systems and technology, resulting in the Company’s average online order rising to three times the value of the average in-store transaction. A powerful champion for diversity and inclusion in the workplace, Paul has led numerous high profile LGBTIQ+ campaigns and initiatives. Paul is formerly the Founding Chair of The Pinnacle Foundation, a not for profit which provides scholarships and mentoring to disadvantaged LGBTIQ+ youth and formerly the Chair at PwC, Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Board and Ambassador for the 30% Club. Paul is an alumni of Stanford University, USA and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD).
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Zahra’s Prior Industry
Target
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Georges Melbourne
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Officeworks
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David Jones
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Australian National Retailers Association
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Great Barrier Reef Foundation
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Woolworths
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Pwc
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Paul Zahra
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The Pinnacle Foundation
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Nexba
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Laser Clinics
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Futureyou
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Australian Institute Of Music
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Australian Retailers Association
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30 Club
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City Of Sydney
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Member Board of Directors
Sun Sep 01 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Present
City Of Sydney
Business, Economic Development and Covid Recovery Advisory Panel Member
Fri Jul 01 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Sun Sep 01 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
30 Club
Ambassador
Thu Oct 01 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Fri Mar 01 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Australian Retailers Association
Chief Executive Officer
Wed Apr 01 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Present
Australian Institute Of Music
Chair Of The Board Of Directors
Tue Jan 01 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Sun Dec 01 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Futureyou
Founding Chair- Executive Program
Mon Oct 01 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Wed Apr 01 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Laser Clinics
Non Executive Director and Interim CEO
Tue May 01 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Wed Apr 01 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Nexba
Advisory Board Member
Sun Jan 01 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Sun Sep 01 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
The Pinnacle Foundation
Founding Chair
Mon Feb 01 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Fri Oct 01 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Pwc
Chair- Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Board
Fri Jan 01 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Sun Dec 01 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
The Pinnacle Foundation
Non-Executive Director
Mon Jun 01 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Fri Jan 01 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Paul Zahra
Global Retail Advisor
Sun Feb 01 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Wed Apr 01 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Pwc
Board Member
Mon Dec 01 2014 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Tue Dec 01 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Woolworths
Advisor to the Board and Management
Fri Aug 01 2014 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Sat Nov 01 2014 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Great Barrier Reef Foundation
Chairman's Panel
Sat Jan 01 2011 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Tue Jan 01 2013 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
David Jones
Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director
Tue Jun 01 2010 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Fri Aug 01 2014 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Australian National Retailers Association
Director
Tue Jun 01 2010 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Fri Aug 01 2014 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
David Jones
Group General Manager- Operations
Sat Feb 01 2003 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Sat May 01 2010 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
David Jones
General Manager- Merchandise, Cosmetics
Thu Jul 01 1999 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Wed Jan 01 2003 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
David Jones
General Manager- Merchandise Services
Wed Apr 01 1998 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Tue Jun 01 1999 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Officeworks
Business Manager- Merchandise Services
Mon Jan 01 1996 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Thu Jan 01 1998 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Georges Melbourne
Store Manager
Wed Mar 01 1995 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Wed Nov 01 1995 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Target
Store Manager
Thu Jan 01 1987 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Sun Jan 01 1995 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)