CEO of Rodd & Gunn, retail and brand leader

Overview

Mike Beagley is the CEO of Rodd & Gunn, the New Zealand menswear brand he has grown into a global retail network spanning NZ, Australia and the United States. Under his leadership Rodd & Gunn has expanded internationally and into hospitality, while staying grounded in quality, craft and a quiet NZ confidence.

Who is Mike Beagley? Mike took the helm of Rodd & Gunn around two decades ago, when the brand was a small New Zealand operation. Today it operates a global retail network across NZ, Australia and the United States, launched in the US in 2016 and has expanded into hospitality through Rodd & Gunn-branded lodges featuring NZ's only master sommelier and Michelin-starred chef. He oversees a multichannel business across wholesale, e-commerce, retail and lodges, with sustainability and ethical sourcing embedded in the brand.

Career Highlights • CEO of Rodd & Gunn for around 20 years • Grew Rodd & Gunn into a global retail network across NZ, Australia and the US • Launched in the US in 2016, including nine Rodd & Gunn lodges • Expanded into hospitality with NZ's only master sommelier and Michelin-starred chef • Built a fully multichannel business across wholesale, e-commerce and physical retail • Embedded sustainability and ethical sourcing into the brand's DNA

Key Speaking Themes • Building a New Zealand brand on the global stage • Cracking the United States market • Multichannel retail, wholesale and e-commerce • Hospitality, luxury and customer experience • Sustainability, ethical sourcing and brand purpose

What Your Audience Will Gain Mike is one of the rare CEOs who still reads customer feedback himself. Audiences leave with a clear-eyed view of how to grow a NZ brand internationally and lead with humility.

Ideal For • Retail and consumer brand conferences • Export, trade and "New Zealand Inc" events • Marketing, brand and customer experience summits • Leadership and CEO forums • Tourism, hospitality and luxury industry events

Frequently Asked Questions...

What does Mike Beagley speak about? Building global brands from New Zealand, retail leadership, multichannel growth, sustainability and customer experience.

What is Rodd & Gunn? A New Zealand menswear and lifestyle brand. Under Mike's leadership it has grown into a global retail network across NZ, Australia and the US.

How did Rodd & Gunn enter the United States market? Rodd & Gunn launched in the US in 2016 and has since opened nine Rodd & Gunn lodges as part of its hospitality expansion.

What sets Mike Beagley's leadership apart? His direct engagement with customers — reading complaints and suggestions himself — and a long-term, humble approach to growth.

How does Rodd & Gunn approach sustainability? A dedicated team focuses on ethical sourcing and sustainable practices, embedded in the brand rather than used in marketing.
Is Mike Beagley available for keynotes and panels? Yes. Mike is available for keynotes, panels and fireside chats at retail, brand and leadership events.