![]() “At the recent investor day we set out clear strategies to grow our businesses over the next three years and we have been working hard to execute these plans,” O’Brien commented. “However, the recent performance has been disappointing and below expectations. “I believe it is in the best interests of the company for new leadership to see these plans to fruition.” O’Brien, who has been with Woolworths for 28 years, will stay with the company until a successor is appointed, with a global search to be undertaken. Woolworths chairman Ralph Waters paid tribute to O’Brien “for his commitment to Woolworths over 28 years”.“On Woolworths stated it now anticipates a total reduction of approximately 1,200 roles across support functions, supply chain and non-customer facing store positions. Woolworths expects net profit after tax for the 2015 financial year of approximately $2.15 billion, down last year’s $2.45 billion. |