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Meet Our People
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP TEAM
GILLIAN DE BELIN
Retail Area Manager - NSW
CASEY MERRETT
Retail Area Manager - Western Australia
MIA TERZO & TAYLA HOPE
Junior Designers
Our Executive Team
Get to know the leaders of Forever New; an insightful and passionate group who bring the business together.
Carolyn Mackenzie
Managing Director
Carolyn Mackenzie is the Managing Director of a global fashion brand operating across several countries, with more than 30 years’ experience in the fashion and retail industry.
She is known for building customer-led brands, driving sustainable growth, and leading organisations through transformation. Her leadership combines commercial rigour with creativity and clarity, with a strong focus on customer centricity and empowering high-performing teams.
Carolyn is passionate about developing future leaders and fostering a culture of inclusivity and growth.
Dipendra Goenka
Founder & CEO
The founder and CEO of Forever New remains just as enthusiastic and engaged with the brand as he was in 2006 at its inception. His hands-on, approachable demeanour and commitment to refined style are valued by his teams worldwide.
Louise Pearson
Chief Retail Officer
A passionate and dedicated business leader, Louise spends time travelling between our stores and head office, fostering relationships with our retail teams. With a highly customer centric approach, she works to ensure the brand ‘makes it her moment’ no matter where our customer chooses to shop.
Louise Bilston
General Manager People & Culture
Lou Bilston is a commercially focused HR leader with extensive strategic and operational experience across a range of industries, including retail. Known for her exceptional communication and leadership skills, she effectively provides strategic advice while delivering innovative HR solutions in dynamic environments with proven results.
James Pavone
Chief Finance and Operating Officer
James, our Chief Financial Officer is the strategic mind behind our financial roadmap. With a knack for crafting growth-driven strategies and an eye for opportunity, he paves the way for Forever New's continued success.
Robert Lupone
Chief Information Officer
Collaborative and customer-focused, Robert is committed to ensuring technology empowers every arm of the business. Overseeing global Technology functions, he delivers data-driven digital transformation solutions and operational excellence in an ever-evolving retail environment..
