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Guy Russo

One of Australia's most outstanding CEO's

Before Guy Russo took the role of CEO at Kmart retail owned by Wesfarmers Ltd in Australia and New Zealand in 2008, it hadn’t achieved growth in 10 years and profitability was zero. Under his leadership, Kmart ushered in a new era for the brand, turning over $600 million in profit by the time he retired a decade later.

Needless to say, Guy knows his stuff.

His incredible business acumen, amazing interpersonal skills and unique humility combined with both an internal and external customer focus have led him to being regarded by many as in a league of his own.

Guy served as CEO of Target whilst remaining in his role as CEO of Kmart before his retirement from Wesfarmers in 2018. Formerly with the McDonald’s Corporation, which he joined in 1974, Mr Russo served as Managing Director and CEO of the Australian business and President of McDonald’s Greater China.

Today he is Chairman of privately owned Guzman y Gomez Mexican Kitchen (GYG), Australia’s fastest growing restaurant business. He is also Chairman of SomnoMed (ASX: SOM), world’s largest supplier of oral sleep apnea devices, a non-executive Director of Scentre Group (ASX: SCG) which owns and operates Westfield Living Centres in Australia and New Zealand, and Chairman of OneSky, an international charity for children living in poverty in Asia.

Guy is not only an accomplished CEO, company director and Chairman, he’s a brilliant presenter who will empower you with the tools to manage change and turn any organisation around.

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Key Points for Guy Russo

Guy Russo is one of Australia’s most outstanding CEO’s in the 21st Century.
He has served on numerous international task forces within the global corporation.
Guy is currently Chairman of privately owned Guzman y Gomez Mexican Kitchen, Chairman of SomnoMed (ASX: SOM), a non-executive Director of Scentre Group (ASX: SCG), and Chairman of OneSky.
In 2018, Guy was appointed CEO of Target whilst remaining in his role as CEO of Kmart.
Formerly with the McDonald’s Corporation, Guy served as Managing Director and CEO of the Australian business and President of McDonald’s Greater China.
Guy ran his own consulting firm in Asia advising public and private ventures with interests in China and wider regions
Guy Russo is widely regarded as one of Australia’s most outstanding CEO’s and winner of numerous awards.
Guy is a brilliant speaker who talks about the basics of business which is what every organisation requires.

Topics for Guy Russo

The ingredients for success.
Internal customer focus is just as important as external customer focus.
Turning an organisation around.
Retailing in the 21^st century.
Making profits in changing times.

Testimonials for Guy Russo

Guy Russo, was my guest speaker at a conference that I organised. The feedback straight after and in our post-event survey. His message was clear and simple, he was a great keynote speaker.
Spano Group

Guy Russo received excellent feedback in our post event survey. His simple messaging was highly effective. Great keynote speaker.
JD Conferences

Guy’ Russo' s presentation was outstanding and one of the best presentations we have ever seen at a franchise conference.
National Franchise Convention

Guy Russo’s message was brilliant and simple and showed what are the ingredients for success.
Real Estate Institute of Victoria

Guy Russo is the best CEO I have met in my 30 years in business.
Steve Simpson
Businessman/Consultant