Metcash Limited announced that Kylie Wallbridge has been appointed CEO of the Liquor pillar. Kylie is a very experienced executive with deep knowledge and understanding of the Australian and global liquor industries. She has more than 25 years of commercial, brand and marketing experience and is currently Managing Director at Diageo in the United Kingdom where she was responsible for the global Rare spirits, Private Client, Wine and Scottish tourism and retail businesses.

Kylie also previously held the position of Managing Director of Diageo in Japan. In addition to Diageo, Kylie has worked for multinational liquor organizations and brands including Heineken for thirteen years and Lion for seven years, in several senior roles across Africa, Asia and Australia. The announcement of Kylie's appointment follows the earlier retirement of Chris Baddock as CEO of the Liquor pillar due to health reasons.

Kylie will take over from Acting Liquor CEO, John Barakat in March 2024.