Bob Thorn will be stepping down from the Myer board in February 2019 and will cease public company boards in 2019.

“It has been an honour to be a director of Myer and I thank shareholders for the trust they placed in me. I urge shareholders to continue their support of Garry Hounsell, Myer’s conflict free board, and John King,” he said.

Myer chairman, Garry Hounsell thanked Bob for his contribution to the company during the past five years. “We wish him, and his family, all the best for the future. I will continue to honour my commitment to shareholders in relation to board renewal to ensure we have the right mix of skills and experience on the board.”