Brand Merchant operates as a distributor and wholesaler in the Australian and New Zealand markets. It was founded to provide a reliable source of innovative and market leading products for the home.
The four founding partners have a common passion for brands and products and have all had extensive experience in building consumer lead programs to appeal to customer needs.
Peter Davis
- 15 years as COO Bunnings Warehouse
- Over 30 years experience across
various retail formats and home
improvement. - Has held senior roles in Operation, Marketing, Advertising and Merchandising.
Clive Duncan
- Senior executive with the Bunnings group for 4 decades holding numerous roles including COO/Director
- Extensive experience across Merchandising, Marketing, Operations, Store Development,
Strategy development and M&A.
Adam Chrapot
- Has extensive experience in
developing and sourcing across
multiple categories from around the world. - Was a senior Executive, Head of Sourcing for the Catch Group,
Australia’s largest online retailer.
Shane Lipton
- Has held senior positions with retailers such as Bunnings, Coles Myer, MITRE10, Terry White Chemmart and more recently CEO of Global Brands.
- A specialist in Strategy Development, Private Label, Global Sourcing, Store Format Development, Product Development, Digital Marketing and Category Management.