Senior Management
Doug Jones
BComm, Accounting, Tax, Auditing, Information Systems, CA(SA)
CEO, Metcash Group
Doug is an experienced executive with extensive wholesale, retail and eCommerce experience in Canada, South Africa and Australia.
He has held senior finance, supply chain and general management roles at in Makro SA, Massmart Limited, Amalgamated Beverages Industries Limited and The South African Breweries, all in Johannesburg, Coca-Cola Enterprises in Canada, and Deloitte in both Canada and South Africa.
He is a chartered accountant having qualified in South Africa, and registered in both South Africa and Australia and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Deepa Sita
MBA, CA(SA)
CFO, Metcash Group
Deepa joined Metcash as Chief Financial Officer in January 2024.
She has extensive finance and industry experience spanning over 20 years. In addition to finance, Deepa has significant senior leadership experience across strategy, mergers and acquisitions, digital, information technology and integration.
Most recently, Deepa held the position of Chief Financial Officer of the largest FMCG company in Africa, Tiger Consumer Brands Limited. Prior to Tiger Consumer Brands, Deepa held senior leadership roles with Walmart’s South Africa-based subsidiary Massmart. These included Interim CEO of Masscash, Finance and Commercial Director of Masswarehouse, Chief Strategy and Integration Officer of Massmart Wholesale and CFO of Makro SA, all divisions of Massmart. She also held senior finance roles with Mondelēz International and Samsung Electronics South Africa.
Grant Ramage
CEO, Metcash Food
Grant was promoted to CEO of Metcash Food in 2023 after four years as Executive General Manager, Merchandise, and a further four years as State General Manager, Supermarkets in WA. He has been a key contributor to the strong performance of both the Food pillar and the IGA network in recent years, working closely with leading retailers and suppliers to improve IGA’s competitive position and deliver sustainable growth.
Prior to joining Metcash in 2015, Grant held several senior roles at Coles Liquor across merchandise, marketing, operational leadership, business development, critical projects, and exclusive brands. His earlier career included 10 years with Oddbins, the UK’s then pre-eminent Wine Merchant, initially in retail stores and then in buying.
Scott Marshall
CEO, Independent Hardware Group
Scott Marshall was appointed CEO of the Independent Hardware Group (IHG) in November 2024. Scott rejoins the Metcash Group from his previous role as CEO of Reece Aus/NZ.
Prior to joining Reece Group in July 2023, Scott worked in wholesale and with Independent Retailers for over 30 years. He has held several senior leadership roles in the Metcash Group including CEO Metcash Food and CEO ALM. His areas of experience include supply chain, sales and retail operations, general management with a focus on merchandising and marketing.
Richard Murray
CEO, Total Tools
Richard is a highly experienced and respected executive with a proven track record in the Australian retail sector. His career includes close to two decades with JB HI-FI, including seven years as CEO where he delivered significant growth, transformation and shareholder value.
Most recently, Richard was Premier Investments CEO Retail from 2021 to 2023 where he achieved record sales and earnings in a challenging post-COVID environment.
Kylie Wallbridge
BCom
CEO, Australian Liquor Marketers
Kylie has more than 25 years of commercial, brand and marketing experience in the Australian and global liquor industries. Prior to joining Metcash Kylie was Managing Director at Diageo in the United Kingdom where she was responsible for the global Rare spirits, Private Client, Wine and Scottish tourism and retail businesses. Kylie also previously held the position of Managing Director of Diageo in Japan.
In addition to Diageo, Kylie has worked for multinational liquor organisations and brands including Heineken for thirteen years and Lion for seven years, in several senior roles across Africa, Asia and Australia.
Danielle Jenkinson
MBA, BDes (Vis Comm)
Chief People & Culture Officer, Metcash Group
In 2023 Danielle was promoted to Group Chief People & Culture Officer, from her previous roles as General Manager of Marketing and Executive General Manager of Retail, Metcash Food.
Prior to joining Metcash in 2018, Danielle held positions with Woolworths, Goodman Fielder and L’Oreal UK.
Danielle has over 20 years of industry experience with suppliers, retailers, and wholesalers. She’s held a variety of leadership roles spanning sales, commercial, marketing and operations, in both Australia and UK markets.
Julie Hutton
B Asian Studies (Viet), LLB, LLN, GAICD
Chief Legal, Risk & Compliance Officer and Company Secretary, Metcash Group
Julie joined Metcash in 2016 from law firm Baker & McKenzie, where she was a partner who specialised in mergers & acquisitions, private equity and corporate restructures.
Julie is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and was formerly a Non-executive Director of AVCAL, a national association which represents the private equity and venture capital industries in Australia.
Neil Whiteing
Chief Information Officer, Metcash Group
Neil was appointed Group Chief Information Officer in August 2024, and is an experienced Digital, Technology and Operations executive with extensive Financial Services experience.
Neil has held senior technology, operations, strategy, digital and customer roles in CBA, IAG, Charles Schwab and the Hong Kong Jockey Club. Most recently Neil held the role of Director of Digital and Customer at the HKJC, the largest integrated racing and wagering organisation in the world. Prior to that he was the CTO at CBA in Sydney.
Before pursuing a career in Financial Services Neil was a Senior Manager with Bain & Co. in their San Francisco office. Throughout his career Neil has supported numerous Private Equity firms with due diligence and portfolio review activities.