Grattan Kirk

Chief Executive Officer, Exclusive Books

Grattan Kirk is Chief Executive Officer of Exclusive Books, in the role since August 2018.

Exclusive Books is South Africa's largest book chain, with stores in South Africa, Botswana and Namibia. Kirk, who is originally from Ireland, joined it from Tiger Brands and earlier led JD Group.

In the job

  1. Exclusive Books announced Kirk as chief executive from 1 August 2018, succeeding Benjamin Trisk. Source

  2. Exclusive Books began selling wrapping paper, tote bags and journals made from children's paintings by the Little Artist School, with all proceeds going to the school. Source

Career before

  1. Chief growth officer, Grocery & Home, Personal Care & Baby, Tiger Brands
  2. Chief executive, JD Group

Sources

  1. businesstech.co.za
  2. ewn.co.za
  3. iono.fm
  4. theceomagazine.com
  5. en.wikipedia.org

Facts last checked 3 November 2026. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.

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