The Reject Shop Limited announced the appointment of Phillip (Phil) Bishop as its new Chief Executive Officer on and from 11 July 2022. Phil is an experienced retailer with 30 years of experience, most recently holding senior roles at Bunnings, including the role of Director Merchandise & Marketing, and prior to that in various senior roles at Office works, including the role of Chief Operating Officer. In these various roles, Phil has helped to deliver sustained growth through successfully developing and implementing strategies focused on the needs of customers.

Phil joins The Reject Shop at a time when the Company has executed on the initial phases of its turnaround strategy. The Company is now well positioned with a lower cost base, an experienced and talented senior leadership team and growing national store network supported by a strong balance sheet, all of which will underpin the growth phase of the turnaround strategy. Phil holds a Bachelor of Science (majoring in Mathematics & Statistics).