committee of executives

EXECUTIVES

Les Davies (50) CA(SA)

Chief Financial Officer*

Les is the group's Chief Financial Officer and was appointed as Financial Director of Lewis Stores in July 1989. As Chief Financial Officer, his responsibilities include full accountability for all the group's financial aspects.

Les has over 25 years' experience in financial management within the retail industry. Prior to joining Lewis Stores, Les spent five years as the Financial Director of AMC Classic (Pty) Ltd. His experience covers a wide range of financial, administrative, legal, contractual, insurance and statutory compliance matters.

Johan Enslin (32)

Operations Director*

Johan was appointed Operations Director of Lewis Stores (Pty) Ltd on 1 April 2005. He is responsible for the retailing operations of Lewis Stores and Best Electric.

Johan joined the Lewis Group as a salesman in August 1993. He has, while climbing the ranks within the organisation, held various operational positions including Branch Manager, Regional Controller and Divisional General Manager. In 2002 he was made General Manager Operations responsible for all facets of Lewis and Best Electric store operations.

Chris Heiberg (58)

Merchandise and Marketing Director*

Chris has been the Merchandise and Marketing Director of Lewis Stores (Pty) Ltd since February 1984. His responsibilities include the management of all product offering to consumers and marketing strategies for all Lewis's divisions.

Chris's career with the Lewis Group spans over 30 years. He became a regional controller in April 1980, a Divisional General Manager in April 1982. In 1984, he was appointed Merchandise and Marketing Director.

Charles Irwin (52)

IT Director*

Charles has been IT Director of Lewis Stores (Pty) Ltd since March 1999. In his capacity, he is responsible for ensuring the maintenance and development of the group's information systems.

Charles has spent his entire working career in the retail industry. During that period he has held various operational positions within the ranks of operational management in the fields of mass merchandising, fast moving consumer goods, consumer credit and general retail management. During this period Charles decided to diversify into the information technology field in which he has been specialising for the last 20 years. Prior to joining Lewis Stores in 1998 he spent nine years at McCarthy Limited.

David McAlpin (45) B.COM, A.C.M.A., MBA

Executive Director*

David McAlpin joined the group in October 2005 as Executive Director of Lewis Stores (Pty) Ltd. He is involved in the strategic and operational aspects of the business.

He has over 15 years' experience both in South Africa and international retail. He previously held the position of Chief Executive of Forza Group Limited. Prior to that appointment, he held various senior positions within the Massmart Group Limited and the Wooltru Group Limited. These included Managing Director of Dion Stores and Managing Director of CNA.

Kenny van Aardt (45) B.COM, B.COM (HON), CA(SA)

Corporate Affairs Director*

Kenny joined Lewis Stores in July 2003. As Corporate Affairs Director, he is primarily responsible for investor relations.

As a qualified chartered accountant, Kenny has been involved in the South African and international fast moving consumer goods/retail industry for the past 15 years, in both executive financial and general management positions. His previous position before joining the Lewis Group was with Edcon. Kenny joined Edcon as Group Financial Director in July 2000 and was later appointed Chief Operating Officer in July 2002, a position which he held until April 2003.

* Director of Lewis Stores (Pty) Ltd