Leadership isn’t just about titles, it’s about impact. 👏 Metcash brand ambassador, Wayde Pinyon, has gone above and beyond driving change and supporting his team at our Gepps Cross distribution centre. We're very lucky to have him! Check out this video to get Wayde's take on what it means to be part of something bigger. 🎥
Prakashni Chand, Dispatch Manager at our Campbells Northmead site in New South Wales, has been part of the Metcash family for 13 years. When she joined in 2010, it was in a part-time role as a checkout operator while caring for her young family. In the years since, she has blown everyone away with her exceptional attention to detail, compassion for her team, and advocacy for the Campbells customers. Prakashni has been a Dispatch Supervisor across two sites and led the charge in inventory for two years before taking up her current role as the Dispatch Manager. The progression in her career is a testament to her dedication, but it's not just her career ambitions that have allowed her to develop at Metcash. "Right from the beginning, when I had a newborn, they were flexible and enabled me to work and balance my family commitments. I've always had great leaders who supported me at different moments in life. They've empowered me to keep growing my career while always prioritising my family, and I am very grateful for that," said Prakashni. Check out what Prakashni had to say about what being part of something bigger at Metcash means to her!
Matt Swallow, Store Manager at Total Tools Brooklyn in Victoria, is one of our many beloved leaders across the Total Tools retail network. What sets Matt apart is his fierce advocacy for his team, driven by his personal motto: "Their success is my success." In only a short time leading the Brooklyn store, he has been instrumental in many career conversations, helping guide team members on their development journeys. Matt didn't start out as a retail guru; his background is actually as a tradesman. When he wanted to make a move in his career, Total Tools was the perfect place for him to stay in touch with the industry he loves while working in a whole new capacity. From receiving to sales and into management over three years, Matt said, "It's been a big period of growth for me in a short period of time, but the backing I've received has been incredible." Being part of the Metcash family means Matt and the Total Tools team have a sea of opportunities to take their careers to new heights. In this short video, Matt describes what it means to him to be part of something bigger.
Sarah Hewson, Business Development Manager for Mitre 10 & Home Hardware, has been a cornerstone of our hardware team for 20 years. Starting her journey in accounts payable, she has ascended to remarkable heights in her career. When she expressed a desire to transition into marketing, her leader responded, "Here’s your time to step into something bigger." Over the next 16 years, Sarah thrived in various marketing roles, successfully spearheading numerous campaigns, including the renowned Mitre 10 'The Other Hardware Store'. Sarah's true passion has always been the family businesses that form the heart of our hardware team. At the end of 2022, she embraced a new challenge and transitioned into a Business Development Manager role. In this position, she’s closer than ever to our retailers, making a significant impact on their family businesses every single day. Watch this video to hear Sarah share what being part of something bigger at Metcash means to her!
Earlier this week, the Metcash Group was pleased to announce our FY24 financial results to the market. In a year marked by challenging market conditions, we’re very proud of the strong results delivered across all pillars, with group revenue coming in at $18.2bn, which is up 0.7% year on year. For a full breakdown of our financial results, visit https://www.metcash.com/investor-centre/results-disclosure/asx-announcements/ “I am pleased to report that the Company has delivered strong results for FY24, a year in which there was a further decline in the external environment. The results have been underpinned by our strategy, which is clearly working, and the disciplined execution of key initiatives. Operationally, all pillars performed well, in line with their strategic positioning, demonstrating resilience in the current softer market conditions” - Metcash Group CEO, Doug Jones
Career development comes in many shapes and sizes at Metcash. 🌟 Today, we’re hearing about one example from one of our Distribution Centre Floor Trainers, Lenae. Join Lenae as she guides us through the recent forklift licence training undertaken by her and the Metcash team! Thank you to the crew at AUSright Training Services for ensuring our team have all the knowledge to safely develop their skills, obtain a forklift licence, and grow their careers.
Last month the team in South Australia hosted their Family Fun Day at the Gepps Cross Distribution Centre, and what an incredible day it was! Check out this video of the day hosted by Matthew Roberts, State General Manager for Food SA/NT🎥 A huge thank you goes out to everyone who made this day a success and to the frontline team members for their incredible work each and every day. We were delighted to have the Metcash team, their families, Dyers Transport, Adelaide Taxi Trucks, Toyota Material Handling, and members of the community there helping us give back through our charity partners, the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia and Foodbank Australia.
We love supporting our local communities through the IGA Community Chest! Retailers from IGA Stores in NSW & ACT recently donated a Bililux Phototherapy Device to treat premature infants for jaundice to the Bathurst Health Service, with the assistance of the Humpty Dumpty Foundation With representation from the Thomleck Group (IGA Westpoint, IGA Trinity Heights and IGA Portland) and Metcash it makes us proud that we can assist with much needed equipment. Additional medical equipment has been donated around NSW & ACT by IGA Retailers to further assist and train those who look after ill children.
In today’s fast-paced world, balancing the demands of higher education and work can be challenging. We sat down with Clinton Marchi, one of our distribution centres team members at our Gepps Cross site, whose story is a shining example of dedication and mastering the balance. ⚖️
🎉 Celebrating service anniversaries is a long-standing tradition at Metcash. Over the years, we’ve seen so many team members crack incredible milestones of 10, 20, even 30+ years with the business. However, what hasn’t been so common is a celebration for 50 years of service, and that’s exactly what we gathered to do this month for one of our frontline team members. Congratulations to Ed Dawson on his remarkable career at Metcash. Spanning half a century, Ed has held various roles in the distribution centre where he has played an integral role in our growth and culture. Today, we proudly honour him with the official naming of the Huntingwood Dispatch Office, a place where Ed worked for many of his years at Metcash, in recognition of his outstanding contributions. 🦺
