Coles Group Ltd (ASX: COL) Share Price and News

Mr Penn has had an executive career in telecommunications, technology and financial services, including serving as both a chief executive and chief financial officer in highly regulated industries. He has led growth and transformation programs and has brought experience in strategy, international operations, technology, cyber security, government engagement, digital and physical infrastructure and public policy. He is Chairman of Sharon AI, Chairman of Visit Victoria, a Senior Advisor with McKinsey & Company, and an Advisor to the Office of National Intelligence, the Australian Signals Directorate and Quintessence Labs. He is a member of the Quad Investors Network of the American Frontier Fund and the Council of Trustees of the National Gallery of Victoria. He is Chair of the Risk committee.

Mr Allen has experience in property, retail-facing businesses, finance and banking. From 2014 to 2022, he was Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Scentre Group. During his career with Westfield Group, he held senior executive positions including Chief Financial Officer and Chief Executive Officer of Westfield UK/Europe. Prior to joining Westfield Group, he held leadership roles with Citibank in Australia, the United Kingdom, Europe and the United States. He and his family also operate a sheep and cattle enterprise in New South Wales. He is currently a director of Built Group Holdings Pty Ltd and the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute. He is a member of the Risk and People and Culture Committee.

Mr Freudenstein has leadership and board experience across global media, digital platforms, technology and consumer businesses. His career includes chief executive and chief operating officer roles in regulated organizations, together with experience in commercial strategy, digital disruption, customer markets and governance. Richard was Chief Executive Officer of Foxtel from 2011 to 2016, Chief Executive Officer of The Australian and News Digital Media at News Limited from 2006 to 2010, and Chief Operating Officer of British Sky Broadcasting plc from 2000 to 2006. His previous board positions include Ten Network Holdings Limited, Foxtel, Astro Malaysia Holdings Berhad and Appen Limited. He was also previously Deputy Chancellor of University of Sydney. He is Chair of the People and Culture committee.

Ms Cleland has executive, advisory and board experience across a range of industries, including retail, technology, industrials, packaging, professional services and financial services. Her career has focused on strategy, mergers and acquisitions, commercial performance, innovation and leveraging digital opportunities. From 2012 to 2017, Abi established and led Absolute Partners, a management and advisory business focused on building businesses by providing strategic, M&A, digital and transformation advice and management expertise. She was also chair of Planwise AU, a Director of Swimming Australia and a member of the Lazard PE Fund advisory committee. Abi is currently a Non-executive Director of Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited, Computershare Limited and Queensland Airports Limited. She is a member of the People and Culture Committee.

Ms Stops has executive and board experience across information technology, consulting, financial services, telecommunications, consumer products, software, education and the not-for-profit sector. Her career has centered on leadership, technology enabled transformation, digital innovation and AI, and the design and oversight of approaches to organizational risk. Wendy spent the final 16 years of her executive career at Accenture in senior leadership positions spanning Australia, Asia Pacific and globally, following a senior executive career in information technology and consulting. Additionally, she was previously Chair of the Melbourne Business School's Centre for Business Analytics and a member of the Expert Advisory Committee to the Digital Technology Taskforce of the Department of Industry, Science and Resources. She is a member of the Risk committee.

Ms Chow has a global career across consumer products, food and dairy, with experience as a senior executive, adviser and non-executive director. Her background encompasses customer-led growth, commercial operations, transformation, corporate brand and reputation, sustainability and engagement across business and government. Jacqueline was previously a Non-executive Director of Boral Limited and, from 2016 to 2019, a Director of Fisher & Paykel Appliances. Her executive career included serving as Chief Operating Officer, Global Consumer and Food Service, at Fonterra Co-operative Group, a dairy producer and exporter. Before Fonterra, she held senior management positions with Campbell Arnott's and Kellogg Company. Jacqueline's experience in the fast-moving consumer goods sector brings an understanding of consumer behavior, brands and market dynamics.

Mr Price has global leadership experience across retail, logistics and consumer goods, with senior roles in Asia, Europe and the United States. His career combines responsibility for store-based businesses and international networks with experience in strategy, transformation, sourcing, technology, real estate and sustainability. Scott has been Group Chief Executive of DFI Retail Group Holdings Limited since 1 August 2023. Prior to joining DFI Retail Group, Scott was a senior executive at UPS where he held various roles including Executive Vice-President and President of UPS International and Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer, with responsibility for strategic planning, Global Business Services and the Advanced Technology Group. Earlier in his career, Scott was President and Chief Executive Officer of DHL Asia and then DHL Europe, having commenced his career with The Coca-Cola Company in Asia. He is a member of the People and Culture committee.

Ms Weckert has experience across the retail and fast-moving consumer goods sectors, developed through senior leadership roles spanning strategy, finance, operations, people and culture, merchandising and commercial management. Her career has given her an end-to-end understanding of Coles, its customers, team members, suppliers and operations, as well as experience in corporate transactions and business transformation. Before joining Coles, Leah worked at McKinsey & Company, advising consumer-facing businesses across grocery, general merchandise and discount retail, aviation, retail banking and telecommunications on strategy and transformation. She also worked in Strategy and Business Development at Foster's Group. Leah is currently a director of the Consumer Goods Forum.

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