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Richard Dixon

Richard Dixon

Retail Operations Director

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  • About me

    TRI-AFRICA | AFRICA REGION | Brand Consulting, Strategy, Transformation, Brand Distribution, Licensing, Sublicensing and Royalties, Sales Revenue Generation Agency. Brands: Carducci | C Squared | Monatic | Viyella | FUBU

  • Education

    • Glenwood Boys High School

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  • Experience

    • Scotts/Kids First/Select a Shoe/Spitz/John Orrs/Levisons /Deans a Div of SAB

      Jul 1993 - Oct 2000
      Retail Operations Director

      Resposible for full chain retail store operational functions.

    • Contempo

      Jul 2001 - Oct 2009
      Chief Operating Officer

      Ladies fashion apparel retail business

    • Skye Distribution

      Nov 2009 - Dec 2016
      CEO

      Brand footwear and apparel distribution business in South Africa including international brands Converse and Dickies. Other brands Samson; Mille; Oxygen; Bazzoni; Fire Trap; Lyle and Scott and others

    • On Sabbatical

      Jan 2017 - Feb 2017
      Sabbatical

      Currently on a short sabbatical and well deserved break. Stay tuned, I'll be back.

    • Brand Triangle Company

      Feb 2017 - Apr 2024
      Founder

      Partnering to build sustainable profit growth of international and local retailers and brands across sub-Saharan Africa.

    • SOLE AGENTS DISTRIBUTION

      Apr 2018 - Apr 2024
      Managing Director

    • TRI-AFRICA

      Apr 2018 - now
      Chief Executive Officer

      Accomplished business leader with extensive expertise in branded fashion apparel, footwear, accessories, and furniture. Possess a proven track record of delivering commercial success, operational excellence, and sustainable growth in competitive markets. With board-level experience in prominent retail and distribution companies, I excel at integrating and optimising critical business elements to drive profitability. I am passionate about leveraging business as a force for good, benefiting both employees and stakeholders while fostering a culture of accountability and innovation. A strategic thinker and results-oriented leader, I specialise in building a high-performance team culture through effective performance management, individual development, and reward and recognition mechanisms resulting in growth, retention of performers and job satisfaction. I am passionate about promoting good governance, ensuring accurate financial reporting, creating shareholder value, and building resilient, sustainable businesses. My adaptive leadership style and global outlook position me to thrive in dynamic, multicultural environments. I am eager to contribute to forward-thinking organisations focused on discovering untapped opportunities through innovative strategies and data-driven decision-making. I am actively seeking roles that provide challenges, inspire growth, and enable me to make a meaningful impact. Show less

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  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Richard Dixon
      Too many to mention... - I achieved every one of these awards because of my team and many other stakeholders. They were all committed to our goals and supported my leadership unconditionally, resulting in equitable rewards for all.

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Chairman of the Board

      Issued by Forest Farm - Cerebral Palsy Association on Aug 2011
      Forest Farm - Cerebral Palsy AssociationAssociated with Richard Dixon

    • Member Board of Directors

      Issued by Cerebral Association Gauteng on Aug 2011
      Cerebral Association GautengAssociated with Richard Dixon