Kate
Perkins
Chief Merchandise Officer
- Kate joined Temple & Webster in 2015 as Head of Buying, spearheading the management of our supplier base and category teams along with the development and sourcing of Temple & Webster's private label ranges.
- With a 30-year career including senior positions at leading Australian furniture and homeware retailers like Big W and Freedom Furniture, Kate’s influence on our sourcing, product development and category teams is invaluable.
- Kate’s relationships with factories throughout Asia, her excellent understanding of product development and manufacturing, and her sourcing prowess have enriched Temple & Webster’s product offerings.
- Responsible for Merchandise Planning, Buying, and Category Management, including Home Improvement, Kate’s strategic direction ensures our range resonates with customers, upholding our commitment to quality and value.
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Tim
Charlton
Chief Operating Officer
- Tim joined Temple & Webster Group in 2021 and leads our Supply Chain function, the Business to Business division and new growth initiatives.
- He is a professional with over 15 years experience in a variety of roles improving end-to-end supply chains throughout the Asia-Pacific region.
- Prior to joining Temple & Webster Group, Tim worked as a management consultant for 5 years, leading transformational change across a range of geographies and industries such as Retail, 3rd Party Logistics (3PL), Building Products & Industrial, E-commerce, Government & Infrastructure, Food & Beverage, Fast Fashion and Medical. Before consulting he was with Procter & Gamble for 5 years in a number of supply chain operational roles.
- Tim holds a Master’s Degree of Strategic Supply Chain Management from the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) as well as a Bachelor Degree of Logistics from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT).
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