Stephen Bennett

Stephen Bennett is the founder of Country Road Clothing Pty Ltd, and has been responsible for the creation and success of the company from its inception in 1974 to its pre-eminent position as a specialty retailer and wholesaler.

He has been directly involved in the fabric selection, development and direction of design elements at Country Road. Stephen has been driven by a quest for Australian authenticity, particularly with the company’s use of cotton, linen and wool.

The past twenty one years has seen the business grow from four people to more than 16,000, and from one shop to sixty two stores in Australia, sixteen in America, three in Singapore, one in Jakarta and Hong Kong. The company’s retailing network receives international acclaim as exponents of a quintessential Australian style.