Grant O'Brien

Grant O’Brien’s career extends more than 25 years with Woolworths, starting as an accountant in Purity Supermarkets in Tasmania, a division of Woolworths Limited.

He was appointed Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer on 1 October 2011. He has held the roles of Deputy Chief Executive Officer and CEO Designate, Chief Operating Officer Australian Food and Petrol, Director New Business Development, General Manager Woolworths Liquor, Senior Business Manager Marketing Supermarkets, and Marketing and Merchandise Manager for Purity. He completed the Advanced Management Program at Harvard in 2010.

Mr O’Brien is a Director of The Consumer Goods Forum, the peak global body for food and grocery retailers and manufacturers. Mr O’Brien is a member of the Business Council of Australia. He is also a Director of the Avner Nahmani Pancreatic Cancer Research Fund.

Mr O’Brien was appointed a Director of Woolworths Limited in April 2011.

Grant O'Brien is the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer at Woolworths Group. With a background in Retail, Grant O'Brien has a rich history of leadership and innovation. Explore their detailed professional journey, key connections, and contributions to the industry on our platform.