David Bayes has over 40 years of experience in multi-outlet retail business.
Mr Bayes is chair of Plarre Foods and a non-executive director of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD). He was past president of the Victoria Council of the AICD and held board and executive positions including as chief executive of Choice Hotels Australasia, chief operating officer of Mortgage Choice, chief executive and director of Bakers Delight, non-executive director of Chiquita Brands South Pacific and North Western Healthcare Network, and vice president and director of McDonald's Australia.