FoodWorks – Management Profiles, Senior Management Team - About Us - Management Profiles

Peter has been FoodWorks' CEO and Executive Director of AURL since November 2004. Prior to this Peter was CEO of FoodWorks Supermarket Group Limited from December 2001.

During his tenure with FoodWorks, Peter has overseen many significant changes. Under his leadership, FoodWorks has changed its positioning from a ‘banner group', to a modern, dynamic retail supermarket brand focused on customers and the communities that it operates in.

Peter has used his extensive and varied experience, which spans more than 25 years at a senior executive level with Shell International and Shell Australia, to deliver strong leadership in overseeing significant business change within AURL.

Peter is passionate about retailing and providing consumers with a truly independent Australian owned and operated choice within the Australian grocery market.

In the newly created role of Chief Operating Officer, Rick brings to FoodWorks his strong background in finance, franchising and strategy management.

The COO position was introduced to lead a new Retail Operations function concentrated on better aligning support service retailer projects, and is accountable for retailer engagement and store performance outcomes. All retailer facing support functions report to the COO, including the Retail Development Partner and Marketing teams.

Rick joined FoodWorks from Blockbuster Australia where he was Chief Executive Officer for 10 years and was also Area Senior Vice President - Australia/Asia for five of these.

Working for Blockbuster for 15 years, Rick held a number of senior management positions including the General Manager Development (Company & Franchise), Finance & Administration and Chief Financial Office - Australia/Asia. Previously, Rick also worked for a leading accounting and business services company for eight years in senior business management and accounting roles.

Rick holds a Bachelor of Business Studies and has Associate Chartered Accountant status.

Wayne has overseen the company's finances since joining the FoodWorks family in 1997.

During his time in the business, Wayne has overseen a number of major changes. These include the merger in 2004, the capital raising in 2007, interstate expansion and negotiation of warehouse contracts.

He has held a variety of financial roles in areas including auditing and chartered accounting for major companies including Campbells Cash & Carry and Elders IXL.

Wayne uses his diverse experience to oversee the finance and information technology teams.

He holds a Bachelor of Business from the University of Ballarat and maintains Chartered Practicing Accountant status.

Wayne is dedicated to ensuring the ongoing financial strength and stability of the company while providing the financial framework for future growth.

Simon has been instrumental, over the past four years, in leading accelerated growth through
the addition of new stores, expansions, relocations and refurbishment. He has ensured our stores
offer a fresh, vibrant and bold shopping environment for consumers.

His diverse experience in retail and property development spans over 18 years, working with organisations including Mothercare, Rip Curl and Foodstuffs Supermarket Group.

In addition, as a qualified architect from Oxford University, Simon's technical skills ensure projects are cost-effective, timely and professionally delivered.

Simon and his team are focused on removing the barriers that prevent independent retailers from meeting the needs of customers by turning their stores into the preferred place to shop.

Stephanie has been part of the FoodWorks family since 2002.

During her time with the business, Stephanie has worked across a broad range of departments including operations, business development and merchandising. She uses her extensive experience, gained in organisations such as Shell, in project management, operations, business process development and business assessment to assist in building the future success of our company.

Stephanie's in-depth understanding of the various functions of the FoodWorks business enables her
to successfully manage projects which drive future growth and also oversee the operational facets of these projects.

She holds a Bachelor of Business from the University of New England.

Stephanie is focused on projects that drive the future growth and prosperity of the company.

Helene joined the FoodWorks group in early 2009 to oversee the People and Performance team. Helene has extensive experience with the Coles Myer Group in managing human resources operations and projects.

A graduate of Monash University, Helene holds a Bachelor of Business with a double major
in Management and Marketing specialising in Human Resources.

She has also undertaken professional development in areas such as workplace behaviours, internal consulting, remuneration management and executive capability assessment from accredited providers.

She is a member of the Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI), its mentoring program and the Attraction and Retention Special Interest Group.

Helene is passionate about the role people play in the overall success of a business.

Michael has been a director of FoodWorks since November 2000.

Michael has extensive experience in finance (with organisations such as KPMG), retail management and day-to-day retail operations. He owns and operates a group of FoodWorks supermarkets and other
retail businesses in North-East Victoria. He also acts as a director of the Superate Group which operates a number of FoodWorks supermarkets.

A graduate from Swinburne University of Technology in Business (Accounting), Michael is an Associate
of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ACA) and has completed the Certified Practicing Accountant (USA) examinations.

Michael is passionate about leading his team to provide an outstanding in-store experience for customers and is dedicated to ensuring stores provide real choice and service to the communities they operate in.