With mixed emotions today we announce the retirement of Rob Slaski, our esteemed Chief Operating Officer, effective at the end of this year. Rob has been an invaluable part of the Dee Set family for the past five years, contributing his wealth of experience and leadership to our organisation. With over forty years in the retail industry, Rob's career has been nothing short of remarkable, marked by his dedication, resilience, and unwavering commitment to excellence. In his farewell message to colleagues, Rob reflected on the fast-paced nature of the retail industry and the challenges posed by the recent turbulent times. Despite intending a shorter tenure, he graciously extended his time with us, navigating Dee Set through the complexities brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic and industry uncertainties. Rob's role as Chief Operating Officer has been instrumental in ensuring the seamless functioning of Dee Set and nurturing our talented teams to deliver outstanding performance and results. As he steps into retirement, he leaves behind a well-prepared leadership team that has proven its capabilities and readiness to take Dee Set into the future. Greg Phillips, Chief Executive Officer, expressed his gratitude to Rob for his significant contributions: "Rob has been an integral part of Dee Set's success, and his impact will resonate for years to come. His dedication to excellence and leadership has set a high standard for our business. As we bid farewell to Rob, we are confident in the foundation he has laid for our continued success. We wish him a fulfilling and well-deserved retirement." We extend our deepest appreciation to Rob for his hard work, commitment, and the positive influence he has had on our company, wishing him the very best in his retirement. While he may be stepping away for now, we are left with the knowledge that his legacy will endure at Dee Set. Finally, ahead of his announcement, we sat down with Rob in our latest Podcast to capture and reflect on his retail career and how he see’s things set for Dee Set in the future. Listen to the episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CueJJyRDeUE.
