Wayne Hirsch

Wayne Hirsch currently serves as the Head of Planning: Space and Location ROA at Woolworths, a position held since July 2014, where responsibilities include managing and optimizing retail space across Fashion, Beauty, and Home categories to maximize profit returns. Previous roles at Woolworths encompass Senior Planner positions in Space and Store Development and Menswear, as well as extensive experience in location planning for various regions, focusing on strategic stock placement and trading efficiency. Prior to Woolworths, Wayne Hirsch worked at PEP from October 2010 to June 2014 in various merchandise planning roles, including for kitchen products and home standalone stores, while also managing merchandise activities for back-to-school initiatives. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree in Retail Business Management from Cape Peninsula University of Technology and executive development programs from Stellenbosch University and Stellenbosch Business School.