James Drinkwater

James Drinkwater is an experienced professional in retail management and security, currently serving as the Physical Security and Investigations Manager at Bunnings NZ since October 2019. Prior to this role, James held various positions at Kmart Australia Limited and Kmart New Zealand, including Store Manager, Assistant Store Manager, and Home World Manager, showcasing strong leadership and operational skills. Earlier experience at PAK'nSAVE involved responsibilities as a Department Manager and Duty Manager, emphasizing inventory management, staff training, and adherence to health and safety standards. James possesses a BTEC in Uniformed Public Services and History from Brockenhurst College and holds a General Manager's licence along with a Liquor Licence Qualification.