E.colesmyer’s Managing Director, Jon Wood, today announced the appointment of David Foster as Managing Director of Harris Technology, following the retirement of Ron Harris on July 26.

Mr Foster will be responsible for the ongoing development and direction of the corporate business and new e-commerce initiatives for Harris Technology.

His previous appointment was General Manager Sales and Strategic Planning for Harris Technology with responsibility for the development of sales within Harris Technology and the implementation of new strategic initiatives including outsourced distribution and category management.

Mr Wood said Harris Technology is one of the fastest growing computer resellers in Australia due to its 'multi-channel' access for customers via retail stores and online web, phone, catalogue, email and fax orders.

“In 1986 Ron Harris established Harris Technology to sell PCs to the small to medium sized business market. The business grew steadily and in April 1999 was acquired by Coles Myer,” Mr Wood said.

“Ron has been a visionary and leader in the development of online commerce in Australia and we wish him well in his retirement.”

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For further information, please call:
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PROFILE

DAVID FOSTERMr David Foster was appointed Managing Director of Harris Technology, a wholly owned subsidiary of Coles Myer Ltd in July 2002.

He is responsible for the ongoing development and direction of the corporate business and new e-commerce initiatives for Harris Technology.

During his 25 years of service with Coles Myer, David Foster has held various positions within Liquorland and e.colesmyer.

David joined Liquorland in 1977 as a Sales Trainee and following store management experience moved into a number of operational and buying roles within Victoria and South Australia.

In 1989, he was appointed National Operations Manager for Liquorland and promoted to General Manager Merchandise in 1991. David Foster held this position until 1999 when he was appointed General Manager Marketing for Liquorland.

In 2000, David Foster moved into e.commerce with his appointment as General Manager for Liquorland Direct and continued in this role until his appointment to General Manager Sales and Strategic Planning for Harris Technology in 2001. This role saw him responsible for the development of sales within Harris Technology and the implementation of new strategic initiatives including outsourced distribution and category management.

Aged 44, David lives in Sydney with his wife, Margaret and three children. He enjoys playing tennis, running, reading and has a keen interest in food and wine.

(July 2002)