Woolworths Group
Salim Thaj is an accomplished leader in procurement and strategy with extensive experience in various industries, including retail and finance. Currently serving as the Head of Own Brand Excellence at Woolworths Group since July 2015, Salim provides strategic direction for the OBX initiative, emphasizing data-driven decision-making and risk management. Prior roles include Benefit & Value Realisation Lead at wiq, Head of Strategy & Program Management, and Portfolio Manager in Corporate Services Procurement at Woolworths, along with significant positions at Barclays, Credit Suisse, Dell, and Accenture. Salim holds an MCIPS from the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply, an MBA in International Business, and a Bachelor's degree in Economics, demonstrating a strong academic foundation that complements professional expertise in cost optimization, supplier management, and operational transformation.
Woolworths Group
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Woolworths Group Ltd, formerly Woolworths Limited, is an Australia-based company, which is engaged in retail operations. The Company's segments include Australian Food and Petrol, New Zealand Supermarkets, Endeavour Drinks Group, BIGW and Hotels. The Australian Food and Petrol segment is engaged in the procurement of food and petroleum products for resale to customers in Australia. The New Zealand Supermarkets segment is engaged in the procurement of food and liquor products for resale to customers in New Zealand. The Endeavour Drinks Group segment is involved in the procurement of liquor products for resale to customers in Australia. The BIGW segment is engaged in the procurement of discount general merchandise products for resale to customers in Australia. The Hotels segment is engaged in the provision of a range of leisure and hospitality services, including food and alcohol, accommodation, entertainment and gaming in Australia. Its brands include Woolworths, Dan Murphy's and BWS.