Llewellyn Walters

Llewellyn Walters is a visionary retail leader with a proven track record of transforming businesses into market leaders. As CEO of Builders Warehouse for over 13 years, he scaled the business to become Southern Africa’s largest home improvement retailer, spearheading innovations like a cutting-edge e-commerce platform and the DIY industry’s most advanced centralised distribution network.
At Massmart Llewellyn shaped strategic direction and operational excellence, chairing key forums and leading global initiatives like Walmart International’s COO forum. He served as CEO of Massmart Retail, overseeing iconic brands such as Game and Cambridge, and later as CEO of Massmart Wholesale, driving the success of Makro and multiple Cash and Carry brands.

Renowned for delivering transformative results, fostering innovation, and setting new benchmarks in retail, Llewellyn’s leadership continues to define excellence in the industry.