Bruce Mathieson, known as Australia's pub king, is pushing for a reshuffling of Endeavour's board members, calling for the company to head in a new direction. Endeavour, the owner of Dan Murphy's and BWS, has refused Mathieson's request to bring in former Woolworths executive Bill Wavish onto the board as his representative. The issue will be discussed at the group's annual board meeting, which is expected to be contentious.
Endeavour is the owner of Dan Murphy’s and BWS while Bruce Mathieson is renowned as Australia’s pub king who has called for the company to head in a new direction with a reshuffling of its board members.
Sky News Business Editor Ross Greenwood says Endeavour’s joint venture with Woolworths has been a “big, big fight” since it was announced. Mr Mathieson has wanted to bring in former Woolworths executive Bill Wavish onto the board as his representative but Endeavour has refused the request.Mr Greenwood says the group has its annual board meeting on Tuesday and it will be “very, very hot”.
Former Woolworths chief executive and retail legend Roger Corbett has also weighed in on the issue, claiming the Endeavour board has not done the job properly and should use the expertise of Mr Wavish and Mr Mathieson.
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