Bernie Brookes to chair AFGC board

Bernie Brookes to chair AFGC board

Former Woolworths executive Bernie Brookes AM has been appointed chair of the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) board, effective immediately. Brookes has over 40 years of executive and board-level experience in the consumer and retail goods sector and has held roles including CEO of Myer Australia and Edcon in South Africa, and executive director at Woolworths Australia.  “The appointment of an independent chair to the Board of Director…

Food council appoints new chair to board - Food & Beverage Industry News

Image: AFGCThe Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) has announced the appointment of Bernie Brookes AM as chair of its board. With more than four decades of experience in executive and board-level roles in the retail and consumer goods sectors both nationally and internationally, Brookes is set to navigate the AFGC through transformation and growth. Brookes was formerly CEO of Myer Australia and Edcon in South Africa. He also held senior l…