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Woolworths reshuffles its management

Woolworths has announced a number of key leadership appointments within its Food and Liquor divisions.

The changes follow the resignation of Tjeerd Jegen as Managing Director, Australian Supermarkets and Petrol.

Woolworths Chief Executive Officer, Grant O’Brien said: “We have appointed a new leadership team under Brad Banducci as Managing Director, Australian Food and Liquor.  

“Brad will continue to have responsibility for Woolworths Liquor Group until a new appointment has been made.  Martin Smith, General Manager of Dan Murphy’s, will act as Director of the Woolworths Liquor Group to provide additional support to Brad.

“Dave Chambers has been appointed Director, Woolworths Supermarkets, reporting to Brad.  Dave has been the Managing Director of Progressive Enterprises in New Zealand for the last four years.  He is a highly experienced supermarket retailer who has honed his skills in the tough and highly price‐sensitive market of New Zealand.

“This change places our best talent to lead our biggest businesses.  Together, Brad and Dave bring the right mix of experience and the ability to create a winning operating culture.  

“Steve Donohue has been appointed Acting Managing Director, Progressive Enterprises until a new appointment has been made.

 

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