Annette Karantoni was appointed Managing Director, Woolworths Retail in February 2025. Woolworths Retail brings together key components of the Australian retail business including Woolworths Supermarkets, Metro, Greenstock (red meat supply business) and Woolworths Food Company Retail (Own Brand).
Prior to this, Annette was Chief Supply Chain Officer of Woolworths Group and Managing Director of Primary Connect between October 2021 to February 2025. Prior to leading Primary Connect, Annette was Annette was Director of B2C eCommerce within WooliesX. In this role, Annette grew a highly capable team and worked closely with our supply chain and store operations teams to navigate huge acceleration within our eCommerce business.
Annette has spent the last 20 years working in various leadership roles across Woolworths Group. Annette’s roles over the years have included eCommerce, logistics, buying, marketing and replenishment. Annette also led the redesign of our supply chain network which laid out our development and investment roadmap.
Passionate about our customers and team, Annette brings a wealth of experience and passion to the Group Executive team, with a track record of delivering customer-led strategies, delivering change, innovation and scalable ways of working.