Dean Bauer

Dean Bauer currently serves as the Executive General Manager of Supply Chain at Metcash, where responsibilities include leading supply chain strategy, network design, central logistics support functions, and forecast and replenishment. Previously, Dean held senior roles at Massmart, including Vice President of Group eCommerce and VP of Wholesale Supply Chain & eCommerce, focusing on integrating high-growth eCommerce strategies and centralizing supply chain operations. Experience also includes directorial duties at Wumdrop, where significant growth was achieved, as well as numerous supply chain leadership positions at Makro South Africa and Allport Cargo Services. Dean holds an Executive Development Programme degree from GIBS Business School and a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) from the University of Johannesburg.