Management Team
Chris Bryce – Managing Director
Chris spent over ten years with PricewaterhouseCoopers providing audit and consulting advice to major retail and service companies in Australia and the United States. In 1999, Chris joined a computer and internet company as the Chief Financial Officer. He became the General Manager - Operations in 2000, a position he held until 2003. Chris was the Chief Financial Officer at The Reject Shop from February 2003 until September 2009 when he was appointed Managing Director.
Darren Briggs – Chief Financial Officer & Company Secretary
Darren spent over ten years working with Deloitte in Australia and United States. Darren then spent the next thirteen years working in senior finance roles at large corporations, most recently ten years at Skilled Group Limited. Darren joined The Reject Shop as Financial Controller / Company Secretary in May 2008 and was promoted to Chief Financial Officer / Company Secretary in October 2009.
Andy McShanag – General Manager Merchandise
Andy started with The Reject Shop 23 years ago as a casual in the Geelong store and soon after commenced managing several stores before receiving the opportunity to become an Area Manager. Andy’s career progressed into the Merchandise Department, where he advanced to Senior Buyer and then Merchandise Controller. He has extensive overseas buying experience and expertise in the discount variety sector. Andy was appointed General Manager Merchandise in July 2009.
Ron Jones – General Manager - Retail Operations
Ron started his retail career in the United Kingdom. During almost 35 years of experience in retailing, Ron has held senior store operational positions in New Zealand, the United States and Australia. In 1988, Ron came to Australia and joined Bi Lo Supermarkets (owned by Coles Myer Ltd) where he became the State General Manager for Victoria and then New South Wales. Ron was a partner in Giant Supermarkets in Queensland (subsequently sold to Franklins) and has also held senior positions with Davids Distribution (now Metcash) assisting independent retailers and was responsible for the company-owned stores. Ron joined The Reject Shop in February 2000 and is responsible for all aspects and activities of retail store operations.
Philip Beckett – General Manager - Logistics
Philip has over 35 years experience in senior management roles in retail distribution. He has 12 years experience in food distribution organisations which supplied major retailers in the United Kingdom, such as Marks & Spencer and Sainsburys. Philip spent 21 years with Coles Myer Ltd, including managing Myer stores’ State distribution centres before assuming the role of National General Manager – Distribution. He was a key team member responsible for the conversion of Myer stores to full electronic trading. Philip is a member of the Logistics Association of Australia and joined the Company as General Manager - Logistics in January 2002.
Darren O’Connor – Chief Information Officer
Darren has had a diverse career for over 20 years in information technology, including roles in IT development, analysis, testing, support and management in Australia and the United Kingdom. Darren has specialised in managing information systems in branch model organisations such as retailers, rural suppliers and gaming companies. He is a member of Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers. Darren joined The Reject Shop as Chief Information Officer in July 2001.
Jeff Bell – Human Resources Manager
Jeff has a broad and extensive background in human resources across a variety of industry sectors. He has held senior management positions in large automotive and manufacturing companies, including Arnott’s, and retail companies, including Venture Stores. Jeff joined The Reject Shop in November 1995.
Phillip Nutbean – Property Manager
Phillip has worked in commercial and retail real estate for over 30 years and is a licensed real estate agent. His extensive retail property experience includes four years with Coles Myer Ltd as Property Executive for the Fosseys division. Phillip has been responsible for opening 67 of the existing 101 stores since joining The Reject Shop, first as a consultant from 1995 and then as Property Manager from May 2001.
