Michael Power

Background

About Michael Power

Michael is an experienced Executive Director with a demonstrated history of working in the retail industry. He is a strong business development professional skilled in Negotiation, Management, Shopper Marketing, Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG), and Trade Marketing. Michael has over 20 years’ experience in the FMCG industry, having held various senior positions within the South African retail context. His early career at Smollan included various international management roles. He has since shifted focus to Operations where he has assumed the responsibility for the South African & Sub-Saharan businesses. Michael has been instrumental in the development of market-facing technology capabilities, including category management, mobility platform. From a goal’s perspective, he really wants to carry on opening doors for people, whether it is about creating employment opportunities in Africa or developing people with the business to reach their full potential. Michael’s personal beliefs are "Always look to improve yourself, there is always more to learn and do, whether it’s in your personal life or business wise. Get the balance right between emotional and physical well-being - the two feed off one another and along with that, be disciplined in your approach to work life balance it’s not something that just happens, it needs to be worked on. Remain realistically positive at all times, I honestly believe things happen for a reason and when one door closes another with possible a bigger opportunity will open." Michael has been married to Gillian for 30 years. They have a son, Joshua who is 26, and a daughter Jessica who is 24. He prides himself on his ability to manage family and work. He is also a very active person and exercises 4/5 times a week, this has helped him to relieve a lot of stress in the workplace. He has completed 24 Two Oceans, 10 Comrades, over 100 marathons and various ultra-distance trail runs.