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Ian Bailey Managing Director, Anko Global & Kmart Group

A leading retail group owned by Wesfarmers, overseeing Anko Global, Kmart Australia Ltd., Kmart New Zealand Ltd., and Target Australia Ltd.

Ian Bailey is recognized as a leading light in Australian Retail and is attracting attention on the international stage for the global expansion of Anko, an innovative product design and supply chain solution for Partner Retailers. Ian oversees Anko Global and is Managing Director of the Kmart Group Ltd. leading retail division owned by Wesfarmers which includes Kmart Australia Ltd., the number 1 performing retailer in Australia and Target Australia Ltd. – with over 450 retail stores in Australia and New Zealand.

Since joining Kmart in 2016, Ian has been instrumental in re-engineering its purpose, developing a strategic blueprint and an operational architecture for the transformation of Kmart’s business model. Under his leadership, it has shifted from a traditional discount store chain to an innovative, modern, hybrid retail model which is as much about product development as it is about retail. Today, Kmart is noted as one of the most trusted and loved brands in Australia and New Zealand along with being equal number one in the 2022 Global Fashion Transparency Index. Ian’s international experience includes consulting, technology, and healthcare.

Ian is a member of the Wall Street Journal Global CEO Council. He completed the Advanced Management Program at Harvard and holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.

Arjun PuriCEO, Anko Global

Arjun was appointed CEO of Anko Global, in 2024 and is responsible for spearheading Anko’s continued expansion into international markets.

Prior, Arjun was Director of KAS Group Asia from May 2011-July 2023 responsible for driving the sourcing strategy for the Kmart Group and managing the operations of the KGA Group in Asia. He was also responsible for overseeing the set-up of the group’s Global Capability Centre in Bangalore, Anko GCC, an innovation and technology services hub that operates as an extension of the Kmart Group.

Arjun is a widely recognized and seasoned retail industry leader with rich experience of over 25 years in the industry. Over these years, his contributions have been instrumental in successfully shaping and executing the merchandising and sourcing strategies of leading retail organizations both on the demand and supply side. Prior, he was associated with Li & Fung, Direct Sourcing Group, Busana Apparel Group and Arvind Mills. Arjun is based in New Delhi, India.

Aleksandra Spaseska Chief Financial Officer, Kmart Group

Aleks was appointed Kmart Group CFO in February 2020 where she oversees Kmart’s unique position in today’s inflationary environment with its value driven product line, Anko.​

Aleks joined Anko’s parent company Wesfarmers in April 2008 in Business Development. Throughout her career she has held various roles at Wesfarmers, including Executive General Manager, Company Secretariat & Group Risk and General Manager Investor Relations. In 2013 she moved to Target where she held general management positions in property and operations.

Alek’s holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) and a Doctor of Philosophy from The University of Western Australia.