This Month
Solomon Lew’s surprise role model? Vegas mogul Sheldon Adelson
Like the colourful businessman, the billionaire rag trader won’t stop building his empire. And Myer, with a new chief, is finally playing ball.
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- Jemima Whyte
June
Myer outlines massive expansion plan with Just Jeans, Jay Jays buy
The department store has proposed acquiring several brands owned by Solomon Lew’s Premier Investments, its largest shareholder, in a bid to trigger growth.
- Kylar Loussikian
May
- Opinion
- Retail
Why Olivia Wirth’s top Myer role is a governance fail
Myer’s decision to appoint Olivia Wirth as executive chair and CEO has stunned corporate governance experts but has the full support of Solomon Lew.
- Sue Mitchell
March
- Opinion
- Australian economy
Wirth’s dual role at Myer is tricky for good governance
Boardroom culture that supports open and honest discussions is far more important than whether the chief executive and the chairman are one and the same.
- Megan Motto
Why Brookfield wants Optus | Myer boss’ big test | Could AI be deflationary?
This week, James and Anthony examine what SingTel could gain from selling Optus, look at whether an ex-Qantas exec could grow Myer, and discuss two tectonic shifts in markets that will decide the next decade.
- Opinion
- Chanticleer
Olivia Wirth parachutes into Myer with a mission
Wirth faces a steep learning curve as Myer’s new executive chairwoman. But she has three things on her side – including the backing of Solomon Lew.
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- James Thomson
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- Executive shake-up
Former Qantas Loyalty chief executive Olivia Wirth to run Myer
She will assume the role of executive chairwoman at the Solomon Lew-backed retailer, which also announced a fall in its interim net profit on Thursday.
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- Carrie LaFrenz
January
Qantas names Olivia Wirth’s successor to run Frequent Flyer
Qantas promoted another “lifer” to run its lucrative frequent flyer business when Olivia Wirth departs the airline at the end of February.
- Ayesha de Kretser
October 2023
Qantas loyalty boss Olivia Wirth to depart, ex-PwC exec to head HR
Qantas will start the search for a new head of loyalty after former CEO contender Olivia Wirth said she would leave the airline in February.
- Ayesha de Kretser