Dusk Group Limited announced the appointment of Vlad Yakubson as Managing Director. With over 25 years' experience in specialty retail, Vlad is a well-regarded retailer with a proven track record of delivering excellent results. Vlad has recently held various general management roles and led or overseen business functions such as retail operations, visual merchandising, finance, property and marketing.

Vlad is currently General Manager of menswear retailer, yd (part of Retail Apparel Group (`RAG'). Prior to this, Vlad held management and leadership roles at Mad Mex and Glue Store. Due to his current commitments, Vlad's commencement date with the Company is yet to be determined, however it will be no later than 31 October 2023.

Vlad has extensive experience across all facets of retailing including product and brand development, supplier negotiations and OTB management, recruitment and team development and leasing and property management. He has a Bachelor of Economics from the University of Sydney.