Glen Bailie

Visionary executive with 25+ years of international leadership across MENA, India, Southern Africa, and Europe. Demonstrated success in scaling operations, leading transformation, and delivering sustainable growth across consumer, lifestyle, and hospitality sectors. Extensive P&L accountability exceeding $400M and oversight of 2,500+ employees, driving multi-market operations, launching new business models, and achieving double-digit growth through operational excellence, digital integration, and strategic partnerships.

Leadership is grounded in integrity, cross-cultural fluency, and a commitment to developing high-performing organizations. Seasoned retail leader with a strong track record of driving commercial performance, operational efficiency, and organizational transformation. Expertise in turning around underperforming businesses, aligning strategy with execution, and optimizing profitability across diverse markets and brands.

Recognized for implementing rigorous operational frameworks, performance metrics, and customer-centric strategies that consistently improve top-line growth and bottom-line results.

Head of Operations at Foot Locker & New Balance (2019/06 – 2025/10)

Head of Operations at Aracadia Brands (2017/05 - 2019/06)

Head of Operations at Debenhams (2015/09 - 2017/06)

VP of Retail Design & Operations (2011/08 - 2015/07)

Management Consultant (2009/09 - 2011/07)

MBA – Stirling University, Scotland (2011)

Project Management – UNISA Graduate School of Business Leadership (2006)

General Management Programme – Gordon Institute of Business Science (2008)

Advanced Management Programme – UNISA Graduate School of Business Leadership (2004)