Patrice Newport

Senior Director, Planning, Pacific

The Rocks, New South Wales, Australia

About

I am a strategic, results-driven Planning Director with over 15 years of experience in the Australian retail industry. I have a proven track record of delivering diverse consumer-led plans that have delivered sustainable and profitable growth in multiple planning roles across vertical omnichannel retail (e-commerce, stores, and concessions), and diverse wholesale businesses. My passion lies in using my extensive skills and expertise to enact positive change in people, culture, and business. I am committed to fostering collaborative high-performing teams that are centered around authenticity, inclusion, and trust.

Experience

  • Nike (9 yrs 5 mos)
    • Senior Director, Planning, Pacific
      Sep 2025 - Present · 11 mos

    • Culture of Belonging Committee Member
      Dec 2019 - Present · 6 yrs 8 mos

      Advocacy and Allyship - PRIDE | DISABILITY | CULTURE | GENDER

    • Director, Nike Stores Planning, Pacific
      Oct 2024 - Sep 2025 · 1 yr

  • Junior Merchandise Planner at sass & bide
    Jan 2015 - Mar 2017 · 2 yrs 3 mos

    Responsible for sales, margin and inventory planning across core line, ready-to-wear, denim and accessories to drive sales growth across e-commerce, stores and concession businesses.

  • Assistant Merchandise Planner at MARCS I David Lawrence
    Apr 2014 - Dec 2014 · 9 mos

    Responsible for supporting the Merchandise Planning Manager in all operational and strategic deliverables across pre-season, in-season and post-season horizons.

  • Merchandise Allocator at MARCS I David Lawrence
    Apr 2012 - Apr 2013 · 1 yr 1 mo

  • Sales Manager/Sales Associate at Cue Clothing Co.
    Jun 2007 - Mar 2013 · 5 yrs 10 mos