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Matt Swindells

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Chief Operating Officer at Coles
📍 Greater Melbourne Area, Australia

Matt Swindells is the Chief Operations and Supply Chain Officer at Coles, leveraging over two decades of retail experience. He leads end-to-end management of store operations, manufacturing, and supply chain for the iconic Australian brand. His background includes serving as CEO of Tasman Meats and 14 years with the Virgin Group in the UK.

His career is marked by a passion for energetic and entrepreneurial environments, a value instilled during his time with the Virgin Group. He is a graduate of the Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School, focusing on strategy, digital transformation, and global economics.

Unique fact: Before his extensive career in Australia, he spent 14 years working for the entrepreneurial Virgin Group in the UK.

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Experience
21 Years
Current Role
Chief Operating Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Greater Melbourne Area, Australia
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Retail Operations
As Chief Operations and Supply Chain Officer, he is accountable for the end-to-end management of store operations, leading over 100, 000 team members.
Supply Chain Automation
He leads Coles' automation strategy, including partnerships with technology firms to enhance efficiency and decision-making across the supply chain.
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Career

Work history

7-2019
Chief Operating Officer
Coles
7-2017 - 7-2019
Supply Chain Director
Coles
4-2015 - 6-2017
CEO
Tasman Market Fresh Meats
8-2013 - 3-2015
General Manager Meat & Deli
Coles
7-2011 - 8-2013
General Manager Supply Chain Transformation
Coles
In the press

Media appearances

Coles Chief Operating Officer Matt Swindells said it was a “relatively …”. Featured in 7News Australia (Facebook)
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Matt Swindells from Coles answers your supermarket questions. Featured in The Daily Telegraph
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Education
3-2024 - 3-2024
Next Gen CEO course
Deloitte University
4-2021 - 6-2021
AMP 200
Harvard Business School
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