John Black

John Black is an accomplished retail executive with extensive experience in the outdoor leisure sector, currently serving as the Head of Retail at Trappers Outdoor since January 2010. John has demonstrated strong leadership and strategic capabilities, overseeing business growth, franchise operations, and merchandise management. Previously, John co-founded Outland Distributors, specializing in private label merchandise and brand distribution. With a solid background in sourcing and business development, John's career includes key roles at Edcon and Cape Union Mart Group, where foundational skills in retail management were developed. John holds an MBA from the University of Cape Town, along with multiple diplomas in business and financial management.