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flag Launa Inman, a Zimbabwe-born retail leader, now chairs Melbourne Fashion Festival’s 30th anniversary, championing inclusion and innovation.

flag Launa Inman, a retail executive who led Target, Officeworks, and Billabong, now chairs the Melbourne Fashion Festival as it celebrates its 30th anniversary. flag Born in Zimbabwe, she moved to South Africa amid political turmoil, later relocating to Australia in 1997 after a home invasion, arriving with minimal resources. flag Despite challenges securing residency and employment, she built a successful career in retail, beginning at Big W. Her leadership at Billabong was marked by cultural friction due to her lack of surf background, though she emphasized financial discipline and strategic vision. flag Now, she brings that experience to the festival, advocating for authenticity, inclusion, and innovation in fashion’s evolving role in the economy and culture.

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