The managing director of lifestyle retailer BCF, Paul Bradshaw, has been appointed to the group managing director role of Super Retail Group.
This comes weeks after Super Retail fired Anthony Heraghty from the top post following new information arising from a court case between him and the group and two former employees over allegations of workplace bullying and an undisclosed romantic relationship between Heraghty and the then HR boss.
The court matter has since been settled.
Bradshaw will commence his new position from November 1 this year. Super Retail – which also manages Rebel and Macpac – reported that Bradshaw's appointment follows a global and local search process.
Prior to BCF, where he has been for the last six years, Bradshaw rose through the ranks at Coles for 15 years. He has more than 30 years of retail experience across Australia and the United Kingdom.
In the same swoop, BCF's current general manager of retail operations, Michael Wassman, has been promoted to the role of managing director for the lifestyle retailer, also effective November 1.
Super Retail's board chair Judith Swales welcomed both appointments,
“Paul has an exceptional understanding of retail, leads with a clear focus on the customer, and is highly regarded by his team and peers,” Swales said. “He has consistently demonstrated strategic clarity, commercial discipline and strong results. Under Paul’s leadership since 2019, BCF’s sales have grown 85 per cent and profit before tax has increased almost three-fold.”
Swales also congratulated Wassman on his promotion leading BCF.
"Michael has been a highly respected member of the BCF team for nearly 20 years, with a deep understanding of retail operations, strategy and merchandising,” the board chair said.
“These appointments are a testament to the strength of our internal talent and succession planning processes.”
Bradshaw called it a privilege to lead the business that he knows well and believes in.
“I’m proud of what we’ve achieved as a team and excited about the opportunity to lead Super Retail Group through its next chapter,” Bradshaw said. “My focus will remain on delivering value for our customers, supporting our team, advancing our culture and driving sustainable returns for shareholders.”
Bradshaw succeeds interim CEO David Burns, who took over following Heraghty's firing. On November 1, he will return to his role as chief financial officer.
Bradshaw will earn a fixed remuneration of $1.2 million, inclusive of base salary, superannuation and any benefits or packaged items.