Directors
Ivan Hammerschlag,
BCom, CTA
Chairman
Ivan Hammerschlag has had over 25 years of specialist retail experience, including as CEO and shareholder in Freedom Furniture prior to its IPO, growing the business from a small group of stores to a national chain. He has also chaired, managed and invested in a number of other successful retail and other businesses.
David Gordon,
BCom, LLB
Non-Executive Director, Chairman of Audit Committee and Remuneration Committee
David was formerly a partner at Freehills law firm and is now the principal of Lexicon Partners Pty Limited, a boutique advisory and investment business. David was appointed a director of Ten Network Holdings Ltd in April 2010. David has had over 20 years experience advising companies, funds and high net worth individuals on complex corporate and commercial transactions.
Steve Kulmar,
Non-Executive Director, Member of Remuneration Committee
Steve is the former CEO and Chairman of IdeaWorks and is currently the CEO of Retail Oasis, a boutique retail marketing services companies. Steve has over 30 years experience in advertising and has extensive experience in retail strategy, brand strategy, channel to market strategy, business re-engineering and new retail business development.
Michael Cooper,
MBA, GAICD
Executive Director, Managing Director of The Athlete’s Foot
Michael has been with The Athlete’s Foot since 1988, fulfilling a number of operational roles including management of store operations and the merchandising function. Michael was appointed Managing Director of The Athlete’s Foot in March 2002.
Michael Hirschowitz,
B Com, B Acc, GAICD
Finance Director & Company Secretary, Member of Audit Committee
Michael joined The Athlete’s Foot in 1996 and worked in various capacities becoming Commercial Director in 2002. On the formation of RCG Corporation he became Chief Financial Officer. After filling several roles within the group since that time, Michael was appointed Finance Director on 1 July 2006 and was appointed as the Company Secretary on 14 March 2008.
Hilton Brett,
B Com PGDA CA (SA)
Executive Director, Member of Audit Committee
Hilton has extensive retailing and franchising experience and proven skills in maximizing opportunities in acquiring, growing, re-engineering and selling businesses. Hilton was the former Chief Executive Officer of Vivien’s Jewellers and has managed and invested in a number of other successful businesses.