ARA congratulates new Woolworths boss

THE Australian Retailers Association (ARA) has congratulated new Woolworths Group CEO and Managing Director, Brad Banducci, on his appointment.

ARA Executive Director, Russell Zimmerman, said Mr Banducci is a worthy choice as leader of Australia’s largest retailer.

“Brad has a wealth of retail experience from his five years in various roles at Woolworths Group, as well as his background with Boston Consulting Group,” said Mr Zimmerman.

“The appointment of an Australian to lead the Woolworths business is fantastic to see, and I look forward to watching Brad in his and the board’s ambitions to reinvigorate the business.

“The Woolworths’ success story is one of retail’s best, and the ARA hope to see this continue.”

Mr Zimmerman thanked outgoing CEO, Grant O’Brien, for his service to the Australian retail industry.

“In his almost 30 years in retail, Grant served as a great ambassador for the industry, working his way up from the shop floor to the top role – it’s a fantastic example of the sort of career young people in retail can aspire to.

“We look forward to working with Brad moving forward on a range of issues for the betterment of Australian retail,” he said. 

About the Australian Retailers Association:

Founded in 1903, the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) is the retail industry’s peak representative body representing Australia’s more than $300 billion sector, which employs more than 1.2 million people. The ARA works to ensure retail success by informing, protecting, advocating, educating and saving money for its 5,000 independent and national retail members throughout Australia.

For more information, visit www.retail.org.au or call 1300 368 041.

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