Ilse Keet - Thorne

Ilse Keet - Thorne is an experienced product planner specializing in womenswear, currently working at Ackermans since July 2025. Previously, Ilse held key positions including Lifestyle Key Account Manager at New Balance and Senior Merchandise Planner for Footwear at Cape Union Mart Group. Additional experience includes roles at HomeChoice South Africa, Forever New Australia, MYER Australia, Target Australia, and TFG (The Foschini Group), with a focus on merchandise planning across various categories. Ilse's career in retail began at Truworths, where merchandise planning encompassed all categories. Educational background includes qualifications from the University of Cape Town and Harold Cressy High School.