Coles Appoints Leah Weckert as CEO, replaces retiring Steven Cain
- Coles Group (COL) appoints Leah Weckert as its new CEO to replace the retiring Steven Cain
- In the past, Ms Weckert has held roles as Chief Executive of Commercial and Express, Chief Financial Officer, People and Culture Director, and State General Manager of Victorian Supermarkets
- The company Chairman James Graham praised the outgoing Mr Cain for his efforts in guiding the company through COVID-times
- The company confirmed Mr Cain will remain with the company to assist in the leadership transition, with Ms Heckert’s commencement date set for May 1, 2023
- Shares in COL are down 1.37 per cent, trading at $18.05 at 3:25 pm AEDT
