Karien B.

Karien B. has extensive experience in merchandise management, currently serving as Merchandise Executive for Clicks Private Label and Sorbet at New Clicks South Africa since March 2010, overseeing private label and collaborative brand development across 1000+ stores. Prior to this role, Karien worked as Merchandise Executive for Cosmetics and Fine Fragrance at EDCON and as Merchandise Director at Wellness Warehouse, where responsibilities included establishing business strategy and store openings within budget and timeline. Additionally, Karien gained international experience as an Account Manager at ITOCHU Corporation, specializing in product sourcing and development for major retailers, and started a career as a Senior Buyer at Woolworths, focusing on seasonal range planning and product development. Educational qualifications include an HDE in Food, Clothing, and Interior Design from the University of the Free State and an Executive Education course in Product Development from Nyenrode Business University.