Philip started working at the age of 12, and by the time he completed
school, he had more than 6 years of retail and business experience
accredited to him.
Continually recognised for his passion and work ethic, Philip
would find himself being promoted at every job and exceeding all
expectations.
As one of the youngest candidates to have completed retail training, at one of the largest grocery store chains in the country, Philip would
spend the next 20 years in apparel retail, rolling out stores and
opening flagship concept stores for a number of International sports and Lifestyle Brands. By the age of 35, Philip had owned, managed
or franchised over 140 retail stores across 11 Brands.
Without doubt, his greatest achievement has been that of a 22 year
marriage and 4 children (14, 16, 20, 21)
With a keen ability to identify an opportunity, as well as develop,
launch and grow, brands, ideas and concepts, Philip has spent the past 12 years assisting companies with their product development, and local and international roll our strategy.
Philip is no stranger to international travel, having set up companies in Dubai, Australia, Russia, USA, Africa and the UK, where he has
forged deep relationships along with an exceptionally strong network into the private and Government sectors.

South Africa

Responsible for identifying business opportunities, raising capital, investing,
developing and growing these opportunities locally and internationally.
Some of these projects included, iWorld Retail, Premium Shapes / Channel
Island Surfboards, Motion Icon and Motion Icon international.

Chief Executive Officer

South Africa

Launched the first Quiksilver concept store in South Africa in 1998, followed by the roll out of many stores through out South Africa.
Launched the first Roxy concept store in South Africa in 2000, followed by the roll out of many stores through out South Africa.
Launched the first DC concept store in South Africa.
Rolled out multiple Boardriders stores through out South Africa.
As CEO of the group, I was responsible for overall strategy, store designs,
shop builds, lease negotiations, appointment of senior Management teams, and management of all devisions within the group, including buyers, planners,
marketing, operations.
Assisted in the negotiations with international Licensor, when group was sold
in 2011.

Retail CEO

South Africa

Responsible to manage the companies Retail devision, which included both
multi-brand and concept stores.
Also served as 2IC to the owner.

Retail Manager

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Philip Gouws

Micore Holdings Pty Ltd

Quiksilver

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