Walter Da Cruz
Seasoned C-Level Executive & Retail Strategist
With over 46 years of pedigree in the High Volume FMCG market, Walter brings a wealth of hands-on experience in Retail, Wholesale, Supply Chain, and Information Technology.
Career Progression
Operations & Admin at Makro & Metro. Advancing to Merchandise Director.
Executive leadership at Checkers, Action DIY, Daymon & Metcash.
Driving digital transformation & IT governance at Super Group & Stuttafords.
Leading Boxer BUILD and founding RIDBS to consult for the industry.
Career Hierarchy
Ranked Positions by Company (Top → Junior)
CEO / Managing Director Roles
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
RIDBS (Retail Is Detail Business Strategy)
CEO Division Head
Boxer BUILD Stores
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Action DIY Centres
Managing Director (CEO)
Best Buy Cash & Carry
C-Level Executive Roles (Strategy & Tech)
Chief Information Officer (CIO)
Stuttafords Retail Stores
Oct 2010 – Apr 2017
MIS Director (CIO)
Super Group
May 2007 – Sep 2010
Director Business Information & Strategy
Metcash Cash and Carry
May 1996 – May 2007
General Management & Merchandise Strategy
General Manager / Private Label Executive
Daymon SA / Daymon International
Group Foods Merchandise Director (CPMO)
Checkers Supermarkets
(CPO) Group Merchandise Director
Trador Cash & Carry (Permanent Executive Level)
Foundational Operations & Admin
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Location
Durban, South Africa
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