Job Title: Chief People Officer
Company: Woolworths Group
Woolworths Group Chief People Officer Caryn Katsikogianis joined the company in 2004. Since joining the company, she has held a number of senior HR roles across our business, including BIG W, Supply Chain, Supermarkets, Corporate Support and Food Group. Caryn also held the role of General Manager Business Transformation during this time. Most recently, Caryn was HR Director of the Woolworths Food Group. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of South Africa. Caryn has over 20 years experience in HR roles and began her career in the late 1980s within the retail industry.
Work
2016 – Present Chief People Officer, Woolworths Group
2016 – 2016 HR Director, Woolworths Food Group
2014 – 2016 General Manager – Business Transformation, Woolworths Limited
2012 – 2014 General Manager – Human Resources, Woolworths Supermarkets
2010 – 2012 Talent Development and Resourcing Manager, Woolworths Limited
2009 – 2010 Divisional Human Resources Manager, Dick Smith Electronics
Education
2007: Post-graduate Certificate in Management, Macquarie University
2001: BCom, University of South Africa
About Woolworths Holdings Limited: Woolworths Holdings Limited is one of the top 40 companies listed on the JSE Limited Securities Exchange with operations across the southern hemisphere and 34% of operating profit generated in Australia. The Group consists of three major operating divisions: Woolworths South Africa based in South Africa and operating across 11 countries in sub-Saharan Africa; David Jones based and trading in Australia; and Country Road Group based in Australia and trading in Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. The group employs more than 44 000 employees across 14 countries and trades in more than 1 400 store locations.
