Australia Post Group Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Mr Paul Graham has informed the Board of his intention to retire at the end of this financial year, after more than five years in the role.
Australia Post Chair, Ms Siobhan McKenna thanked Mr Graham for his leadership and significant contribution to the business during a period of unprecedented change across the postal, parcels and logistics sectors.
"Paul delivered landmark reforms under our Post26 Strategy with the support of our shareholders and launched the next phase of our modernisation through our Post30 plan. He has strengthened our role in Australia's eCommerce economy, enhanced the customer experience and transformed our operations. These strategies have set Australia Post on a clear path to long-term sustainability.
"Paul has led Australia Post with purpose, determination and energy through a period of significant challenge for our business and the broader industries in which we operate.
"On behalf of the Board, I thank Paul for his leadership and his commitment to our customers, our people and the communities we serve. His leadership has positioned Australia Post strongly for its next phase," Ms McKenna commented.
Mr Graham said it had been a privilege to lead Australia Post. "Australia Post is a remarkable organisation with a unique place in the lives and hearts of the Australian community, and I am extremely proud of what our team has achieved.
"We have worked hard to ensure Australia Post remains one of the very few national postal operators to not require government funding and remain in public hands, while continuing to invest and grow our operations and supporting our team members, licensees and the Australian community. I remain fully focused on delivering our priorities and supporting a smooth handover," Mr Graham said.
The Board has commenced a comprehensive process that will consider internal and external candidates for Australia Post's next Group Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director.
