Yahya Patel

Yahya Patel possesses extensive experience in merchandise planning and management, with a career spanning over two decades. Currently serving at Full House Furniture since November 2022, Yahya is responsible for the profitable management of diverse product categories and driving sales growth. Previous roles include Merchandise Planning Manager for the Adult Wear division at PEP, and various planning positions at Woolworths, where responsibilities ranged from integrated merchandise planning strategies to departmental growth across multiple product lines. Early career experience includes significant roles at Musica, where Yahya focused on e-commerce management and lifestyle merchandise planning. Yahya's educational credentials include multiple management and merchant training programs from Stellenbosch University and Woolworths Merchant Academy, further enhancing expertise in strategic planning and execution.