Erica Berchtold to Become the First Woman CEO of David Jones

Australia’s David Jones Appoints Erica Berchtold as CEO

Berchtold is the first woman to helm the Australian department store chain in its 188-year history.

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The crucial news at David Jones isn’t the sudden change in chief executive, it’s that the department store chain lives to fight another day.

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DJ’s private equity owner has appointed Erica Berchtold to run the struggling 188-year-old department store. Its precarious financial position can be worked through, she says.

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The loss-making retail giant will make the change as early as Monday after its private equity owner negotiated a loan package to keep the business afloat.

Erica Berchtold to become the first woman CEO of David Jones

Erica Berchtold, who has served as David Jones' chief commercial officer since May 2025, has been appointed as the retailer's new CEO. The post Erica Berchtold to become the first woman CEO of David Jones appeared first on SmartCompany.