John Journee

John has had an extensive executive career, the majority of which has been in the retail industry. His experience includes senior executive roles across a variety of sectors; from fashion apparel to telecommunications, hospitality to FMCG. John is a past CEO of Noel Leeming Group and foodservice distributor Southern Hospitality, past Chairman of Powershop, Flux Federation, and Max Fashions, and is a past Director of Ezibuy.

His 30-year career includes 15 years with The Warehouse Group, starting as a joint-venture partner in 1990 and progressing through senior roles in operations and governance to his current position as non-executive Director. He also holds a non-executive directorship with Colonial Motor Company. John is a Chartered Fellow of the NZ Institute of Directors and a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

John and his wife own an 8ha vineyard in Marlborough, growing Sauvignon Blanc, and Pinot Noir.