The Warehouse Group appoints Carrie Kirkman to the Board

NZX | Market release – 16 October 2026

The Warehouse Group appoints Carrie Kirkman to the Board
The Warehouse Group today announces the appointment of Carrie Kirkman as an
Independent Non-Executive Director to the Board, effective 1 November 2026.
Chair John Journee said he was pleased to welcome Carrie to the Board. “Carrie brings
extensive experience from major international retailers and a broad governance background.
Her expertise in merchandise, brand development and in leading large-scale transformation
is highly relevant to the Group’s operations and strategic direction.”
“Her appointment will provide valuable insight and perspective as the Group builds on the
progress made during FY26 and moves into the next stage of its turnaround.”
Carrie Kirkman will stand for re-election at the Annual Shareholders’ Meeting on 27
November 2026.
Following re-elections, from the close of the Annual Shareholders’ Meeting on 27 November
2026, The Warehouse Group Board will consist of:
• John Journee, Chair and Non-Executive Director
• Dean Hamilton, Independent Non-Executive Director
• Rachel Taulelei, Independent Non-Executive Director
• Caroline Rainsford, Independent Non-Executive Director
• Tony Carter, Independent Non-Executive Director
• Hamish Rumbold, Independent Non-Executive Director
• Carrie Kirkman, Independent Non-Executive Director
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About Carrie Kirkman
Carrie Kirkman brings extensive retail leadership experience across Australia and North
America, with expertise in merchandise strategy, marketing, brand development, customer
proposition and business transformation. Most recently, Carrie was Chief Merchandise and
Marketing Officer at Target Australia, where she played a key role in the business’s
transformation. Her previous executive roles include President and Chief Merchant of Sears
Canada, President of Jones Group Canada and Interim Chief Executive roles focused on
transformation and digital growth. Carrie’s governance experience includes serving as an
independent director of Canadian apparel company White House Design, Chair of G(irls)20
and Vice-President of the Board of the Canadian Club of Toronto.

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For media queries please contact: For investor queries please contact:
Lizzie Havercroft
General Manager Corporate Affairs
+64 27 507 0613
lizzie.havercroft@twgroup.co.nz
Mark O’Malley
Head of Strategy
+64 27 301 5936
mark.omalley@thewarehouse.co.nz

The Warehouse Group Limited
26 The Warehouse Way, Northcote, Auckland 0627