Metcash Limited announced that Rob Murray has advised the Board that he will be retiring as Chairman and a director after more than seven years with the company. Mr. Murray was appointed Chairman of Metcash shortly after joining the Board in 2015. He has overseen the transition of the company to one that is significantly more resilient and well positioned for the future with a balanced portfolio of highly performing businesses, healthy retail networks and a strong financial position and culture.

Rob's leadership as Chairman culminated in the overseeing of the Group recently setting many operational and financial records, despite facing significant external challenges. Peter Birtles, current Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee has been appointed to succeed Mr. Murray as Metcash Chairman. The retirement of Mr. Murray and the appointment of Mr. Birtles has followed a prudent and well-considered and managed succession planning process.

The company announced the appointment of Mark Johnson as a Non-Executive Director. Mr. Johnson is a highly experienced company director, currently holding directorships in Boral Limited and Goodman Group Limited, and formerly in Coca Cola Amatil Limited, Westfield Group Limited, G8 Education Limited and HSBC Australia. He is also a director of a number of private organizations including The Smith Family, and is a Councillor of UNSW Sydney.