7-Eleven CEO, Warren Wilmot, is a firm believer of experiential learning.
And, it was this belief that led him to discover his passion for retail. He
has done it all – driving trucks, picking potatoes, he even worked as a
swimming pool attendant. Wilmot wanted diversity in his career, so he
could learn new skills and gain nous while he travelled. He first enjoyed a
taste of retail while working as a restaurant manager, which eventually
inspired his passion for the retail environment. His interest in retail and
the desire for a career change led him to 7-Eleven, where he now
oversees the operations of 374 stores in Queensland, New South Wales
and Victoria. Now in the top job, Wilmot is at the helm of 7-Eleven’s
‘Energise Everyone’ program – a strategy aimed at significantly growing
the business over the next decade, he has boosted company profits to
record highs, and won 2008 Franchisor of the Year.
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