Michael (MJ) James

My breadth of experience spans 30 years’.
I'm team focused and customer purpose driven across all retail sectors including Stores, Property,
Supply Chain, Format Dev, Merchandising, IT, Board and Strategic Planning,
proven end to end in large Supermarkets, Liquor, Fuel, Small Formats and
Department Discount Stores that have delivered great shareholder returns.
My style focuses on individuals, so we can engage, challenge and develop
stronger teams together. I excel in change management through coaching,
strategy and innovation while building on employee engagement. Mentoring
and influencing inside and outside my immediate remit has proven in the past
to be extremely rewarding for myself and for others.
Being energetic and collaborative with a passion for growth and continuous
improvement to create sustainability is what I bring to each role.
Passionately involved in recruiting and developing Indigenous Australians and
creating an inclusive environment in the workplace for the LGBTQI community
and other minority groups.
Thriving and fostering an agile environment that encourages calculated risk
taking that results in quicker and faster problem solving.
Following technology trends to make customers lives easier, while driving
strong shareholder returns and finishing each day knowing I have made a real
difference.