ABOUT

CEO

Forum

• The ARA’s CEO Forum provides the retail industry with a platform of thought leadership on macro trends and issues affecting the sector.
   

• The Forum consists of CEOs and nominated executives from across Australia’s largest retailers.

• Participating members act in an advisory capacity to facilitate a united, integrated approach to issues in a dynamic retail environment.

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• Eligibility: C-suite representatives of premium ARA members with a sales turnover above $100 million 

Achievements

The Forum was formed amid the COVID-19 pandemic, and facilitated the development of a unified retail industry voice to: 

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• Ensure an integrated approach to government in a dynamic crisis environment. 

• Advise on and maximise the effectiveness of communications with ARA members and stakeholders.

• Proactively inform the agenda of the ARA in lobbying of state and federal governments

• Strengthen the corporate social responsibility of retail members, and of the wider industry, at a time of crisis. 

COMMITTEE CHAIR

Richard Murray 

CEO, Premier Retail

Key Recent Issues

• COVID-19 Crisis Response & Recovery ​

• Input to economic support packages and programs 

• Wages policy 

• Corporate social responsibility 

• Macro trends and changes in retail