Julie Coates

Independent Director
Member of Audit and Finance Committee
Member of Nomination and Governance Committee
Member of Risk and Sustainability Committee

Experience

Julie is an experienced chief executive and non-executive director with a background across a broad range of businesses in retailing, manufacturing, building materials, logistics and consumer goods. Her last executive role was as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of CSR Limited. Prior to that she was Managing Director (Australia and New Zealand) of Goodman Fielder Limited. Julie also held senior executive positions at the Woolworths Group, including as Managing Director of Big W, Chief Logistics Officer and Human Resources Director. Julie’s career in retail before Woolworths included senior executive roles at Officeworks, Target Australia and David Jones. She has worked in operations, human resources, digital transformation, supply chain and change management positions. Julie previously served as a Director of Coca‑Cola Amatil Limited, Spotless Group Holdings Limited, the Australian Food and Grocery Council and the Green Building Council of Australia.

Current external appointments and memberships

Non-executive Director, Wesfarmers Limited.
Member, Australian Institute of Company Directors.