Woolworths' transformation officer leaves
Woolworths' transformation officer Matthew Stanton has left the role, with the retail giant deciding not to replace him.
The retail giant said in a statement Stanton had been an asset to the business as he had helped to streamline operations and reduce costs, giving control back to the business units.
“Matt will leave Woolworths at the end of March,” the statement says.
“Transformation projects have now been embedded into the business divisions and his position will not be replaced.Matt has made a great contribution to Woolworths and we wish him well for the future.”
It follows a spate of leadership changes at the company, with Woolworths CEO Grant O'Brien departing in June last year. The company replaced him during its financial results announcement in February this year, appointing Brad Banducci to the role.
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