Founders on the Floor

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Every RSJ interview follows one rule: no press releases, no rehearsed answers. Just the founder, the real story, and the lessons retail schools never teach. Conducted in any language, published in English for the world.

Nigel Rex Bird, Founders on the Floor

Featured · Episode 01

Forty-eight years. Five countries. Nearly every job retail has to offer, from the shop floor to Chief Operating Officer.

Nigel Rex Bird, Managing Director, Inventory Prime Asia

Nigel Rex Bird

Managing Director, Inventory Prime Asia · Bangkok & South Africa

Experience

48 years in retail & wholesale

Countries

England, South Africa, India, Singapore, Thailand

Roles held

Store Manager to Chief Operating Officer: Fresh, Hypermarkets, Merchandising, DC operations, and Senior Vice President for Commercial & Operations.

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