In this Checkout episode, we get a behind-the-scenes look at Luke Matthews, the Head of IT at Camilla who’s helping drive international growth. Luke shares his experience building DIY drones, the underrated power of integration platforms like iPaaS, and why breathing techniques from James Nestor’s Breath are his secret weapon against stress. He also reflects on what brands like Kitchen Warehouse are doing right, his admiration for brands that prioritise operational excellence, and the endless prioritisation challenges that come with scaling a global retail business.
Check out our full-length interview with Luke Matthews here: https://addtocart.com.au/add-to-cart/the-unseen-tech-behind-camillas-global-fashion-empire-518/
This episode was brought to you by StudioHawk.
About your guest:
Luke Matthews is an experienced technology executive with over a decade leading digital transformation and innovation in retail. As Head of IT at Camilla Australia, he drives technology initiatives that enhance customer experience, streamline operations and support growth across physical and online stores. A former CTO at Kitchen Warehouse Australia, Luke championed digital advancements, including website optimisation, data-driven marketing, and click-and-collect solutions. He has also led major projects at Retail Directions, delivering software development and system localisation for global retailers. Luke’s expertise spans cybersecurity, AI/ML in retail, data analytics, cloud architecture and business process re-engineering. With a results-driven mindset, he consistently delivers solutions that boost profitability, efficiency and customer engagement.
About your host:
Nathan Bush is the host of the Add To Cart Podcast and a leading ecommerce transformation consultant. He has led eCommerce for businesses with revenue $100m+ and has been recognised as one of Australia’s Top 50 People in eCommerce four years in a row. You can contact Nathan on LinkedIn, X or via email.
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