Brendan Proctor

Brendan Proctor has an extensive background in the retail industry. Brendan currently holds the position of President & CEO at Red Apple Stores ULC since July 2022 and has been a Non-Executive Director at the company since June 2021. Brendan is also an Advisory Council Member at GMU Center for Retail Transformation starting from October 2021. Brendan previously founded BP Retail Advisors in July 2020, where they served as the Principal Owner.

Prior to that, Brendan had a successful career at Lidl, holding several executive positions. Brendan was the President and CEO of Lidl US from June 2015 to June 2020. Before that, they served as President and CEO of Lidl Ireland from September 2013 to May 2015 and President and CEO of Lidl Österreich from June 2011 to August 2013. Additionally, Brendan held the role of Executive Vice President of Sales at Lidl Österreich from November 2010 to May 2011.

Their earlier roles at Lidl include Regional Vice President at Lidl Ireland from March 2007 to October 2010, Director of Sales Operations at Lidl Northern Ireland from January 2004 to February 2007, Sales Operations Manager at Lidl Ireland from December 2001 to December 2003, and Store Manager at Lidl Northern Ireland from February 2000 to November 2001.

Brendan Proctor has obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Retail and Distribution Management from Ulster University. The specific years of their education are not provided.