Australian retail industry group, the National Retail Association (NRA), has announced the appointment of Dominique Lamb as its new CEO.

Lamb is an industrial relations and employment law specialist and has previously served as director of the NRA’s legal division and Principal of the association’s law firm, NRA Legal. She has been closely involved with the retail industry’s review of the award system and has worked closely with NRA members on employment and enterprise bargaining issues.

“We believe that having Dominique step up to become the CEO, supported by a new head of NRA Legal, will further strengthen the NRA’s credentials as the nation’s leading retail legal specialist, particularly in relation to employment law,” said NRA Chair Mark Brodie.

Lamb has also used her legal training in a voluntary capacity to help women confronting domestic violence. She has also spearheaded efforts within the NRA to raise awareness of the impact on businesses of employees dealing with domestic violence. In her new role as CEO, the NRA Board will encouraged this continued advocacy work, said Brodie.

“The NRA has a 100-year history of supporting retail businesses and representing their needs to politicians and policy makers. I am honoured to be able to continue this track record of service and success,” said Lamb.

“The retail sector is a vital part of the national economy and does more than its fair share of creating jobs, particularly for part-time, casual and lower-skilled workers. That makes an organisation such as the NRA critically important in speaking to government about the needs of the industry, and standing up for employers,” she said.

Ms Lamb’s appointment follows the recent election of former CEO Trevor Evans to the Federal Parliament as the Member for Brisbane.

This article was originally soucured from Power Retail.