Metcash Strengthens Leadership with New CEO Appointment
Metcash Limited (ASX: MTS) has confirmed Bruce Sabatta as the new Chief Executive Officer of its Foodservice & Convenience division, with his appointment set to take effect from 2 March 2026. The appointment follows the recent merger of the company’s foodservice and convenience operations and represents a key step in strengthening leadership across the expanded division.
Mr Sabatta brings more than 30 years of experience across foodservice, food manufacturing, agriculture, commodities, retail, and FMCG sectors. Most recently, he served as Chief Operating Officer at Primo Foods, where he was instrumental in scaling the business into a large, diversified operation and delivering strong earnings growth. His background in operational execution and business transformation is expected to support Metcash’s growth ambitions. He will succeed Craig Phillips, founder of Superior Foods, who will transition into an advisory role. Mr Phillips will continue to support the business by assisting with leadership onboarding, maintaining key customer relationships, and contributing to potential merger and acquisition opportunities. Metcash has expressed confidence that the new leadership structure will drive sustained growth and operational momentum.
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Metcash Strengthens Leadership with New CEO Appointment
Metcash Limited (ASX: MTS) has confirmed Bruce Sabatta as the new Chief Executive Officer of its Foodservice & Convenience division, with his appointment set to take effect from 2 March 2026. The appointment follows the recent merger of the company’s foodservice and convenience operations and represents a key step in strengthening leadership across the expanded division.
Mr Sabatta brings more than 30 years of experience across foodservice, food manufacturing, agriculture, commodities, retail, and FMCG sectors. Most recently, he served as Chief Operating Officer at Primo Foods, where he was instrumental in scaling the business into a large, diversified operation and delivering strong earnings growth. His background in operational execution and business transformation is expected to support Metcash’s growth ambitions. He will succeed Craig Phillips, founder of Superior Foods, who will transition into an advisory role. Mr Phillips will continue to support the business by assisting with leadership onboarding, maintaining key customer relationships, and contributing to potential merger and acquisition opportunities. Metcash has expressed confidence that the new leadership structure will drive sustained growth and operational momentum.
Customer Notice:
Nextgen Global Services Pty Ltd trading as Kapitales Research (ABN 89 652 632 561) is a Corporate Authorised Representative (CAR No. 1293674) of Enva Australia Pty Ltd (AFSL 424494). The information contained in this website is general information only. Any advice is general advice only. No consideration has been given or will be given to the individual investment objectives, financial situation or needs of any particular person. The decision to invest or trade and the method selected is a personal decision and involves an inherent level of risk, and you must undertake your own investigations and obtain your own advice regarding the suitability of this product for your circumstances. Please be aware that all trading activity is subject to both profit & loss and may not be suitable for you. The past performance of this product is not and should not be taken as an indication of future performance.
Kapitales Research, Level 13, Suite 1A, 465 Victoria Ave, Chatswood, NSW 2067, Australia | 1800 005 780 | info@kapitales.com.au