Coles chief Leah Weckert shakes up executive team, names new liquor boss
Coles has shaken up its executive team with a newly created role of chief customer and digital officer, as well as a fresh chief for its liquor division.
The supermarket is in the process of unifying its 984 liquor stores nationwide under the better-known Liquorland brand. The move will see Vintage Cellars and First Choice stores renamed as Liquorland Cellars and Liquorland Warehouse, respectively.
Coles on Wednesday announced current liquor boss Michael Courtney would move into the chief customer and digital officer role, with Claire Lauber set to replace him.
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She has prior experience with retailers including Boost Juice, Jo Mercer, Woolworths and Treasury Wine Estates.
Coles chief executive Leah Weckert said Ms Lauber and Mr Courtney were accomplished executives who were having a strong impact in the group.
“Michael’s appointment reflects his deep understanding of our business and broad career experience. He has consistently shown he can lead through change, build strong teams and deliver for our customers,” Ms Weckert said.
“Claire is an empowering leader who has driven record team engagement levels in supermarkets. She knows our team and customers deeply, with a proven focus on culture, team capability and operational improvement.”
