Gavin Leigh

Commercial Director - APAC @ Reliance Worldwide Corporation – APAC

About

A results-driven senior business leader with extensive experience across the end-to-end supply chain in both B2B and B2C environments, from manufacturing operations to final delivery. Proven ability to lead and build high-performing teams, drive customer-focused outcomes, and improve operational efficiency across omnichannel channels. Skilled in inventory management, replenishment, P&L ownership, product life cycle management, assortment planning, and category forecasting. Recognised for delivering profitable growth through strategic thinking and data-driven decision-making. A collaborative team player who excels at aligning cross-functional teams, while also being highly effective working independently to execute on business goals and stakeholder priorities.

Country

Australia

City

Greater Brisbane Area

Industry

Business Supplies & Equipment

Skill

CPFR, Merchandising, Planograms, Retail, Store Management, Inventory Management, Supermarkets, Visual Merchandising, Grocery, Logistics, Retail Buying, FMCG, Purchasing, Inventory Control, Merchandise Planning, Profit, Store Operations, Retail Category Management, Pricing, People Development

Experience

Commercial Director - APAC

Reliance Worldwide Corporation – APAC

2024-1 - Present · 2 yrs 9 mos

Australia

Drive revenue growth and commercial strategy Lead multi-channel sales execution Shape product strategy aligned to market needs Partner with engineering to deliver customer-driven solutions Oversee marketing to accelerate demand and brand impact Elevate customer experience, retention, and expansion

General Manager - Merchandise & Marketing

Tradelink

2019-10 - 2024-1 · 4 yrs 4 mos

Queensland, Australia

Head of Merchandising

Tradelink

2017-1 - 2019-10 · 2 yrs 10 mos

Banyo, Queensland, Australia

Merchandise Manager

Woolworths Group

2015-5 - 2016-12 · 1 yr 8 mos

Fuel Merchandise Grocery

Category Manager - Timber, Doors & Windows

Woolworths Group

2011-12 - 2015-5 · 3 yrs 6 mos

Pennant hills

Masters Home Improvement

Category Management and Store Operations

Woolworths Group

1997-8 - 2011-12 · 14 yrs 5 mos

Norwest

Fresh Foods Fresh Produce

Education

Harvard Business School

Business Administration and Management, General

2023-9 - 2023-10 · 2 mos

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