Chris Welsford, JB HI-FI Group

Chris Welsford, Group General Manager, Store Development, JB Hi Fi/ The Good Guys

Chris joined JB Hi-Fi December 2007 as a National Development Manager and as a result of the 2016 Good Guys acquisition, was appointed Group Procurement Manager. Currently, Chris holds the position of Group General Manager, Store Development.

Leads a fully integrated team who facilitate the Group CAPEX spend, with key focus on maximising cost efficiencies related to all store development functions; including asset purchasing, engagement of related services and suppliers through Service level Agreements.