Global recruitment firm Michael Page is giving one talented retail professional the opportunity to be named the winner of the 2013 Michael Page Retail Executive Award.

“The launch of the Michael Page Retail Executive Award demonstrates our commitment to the retail profession and our focus on encouraging and rewarding innovation through career development and continual learning opportunities,” Richard Wynn, regional director of Michael Page, said.

The recipient of the inaugural award will be rewarded with an exclusive place on the 2013 Westfield World Retail Study Tour.

“The Westfield World Retail Study Tour is held in high regard within the retail industry and has been described as ‘the mini-MBA of Retail’,” Wynn said. “We are looking for one exceptionally talented retail professional who has demonstrated thought-leadership and innovation in their business to be the deserving winner and experience first-hand five renowned global retail destinations.”

Innovative retail professionals who have made an outstanding contribution to their business over the last 12 months are encouraged to enter. For more information about the Michael Page Retail Executive Award and to complete the application form visit www.michaelpage.com.au/retailexecutiveaward.