Chairman's Circle Lunch with Peter Allen, Chairman and Non-executive Director, Coles Group

This exclusive Chairman’s Circle event features Peter Allen, Chairman and Non-executive Director, Coles Group who will share perspectives on the opportunities for Australia in terms of growth, issues impacting domestic consumers, and the significant investment Coles Group is making in retail technologies.

OUR GUEST SPEAKER

Peter Allen,

B.AppSc(Valuation)

Chairman and Non-executive Director, Chairman of the Nomination Committee and Member of the Audit and Risk Committee and the People and Culture Committee

Peter Allen has been a Non-executive Director of Coles since 1 September 2024, and Chairman since 1 May 2025.  

Peter is currently a director of Built Group Holdings Pty Ltd and the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute.

From 2014 to 2022, Peter served as the inaugural Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Scentre Group, having been appointed following the restructure of Westfield Group. Prior to Scentre Group, Peter held various executive positions within the Westfield Group over an 18-year career, including Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer of Westfield Group, as well as Chief Executive Officer of Westfield UK/Europe. Peter has also held leadership positions at Citibank in Australia, United Kingdom, Europe, and the United States.

Peter and his family own and operate a 4,500 acre sheep and cattle enterprise in the central west of New South Wales specialising in lamb and beef production.

Peter brings to the Board his significant experience as a former Chief Executive of a major ASX-listed company, as well as his extensive background and expertise in property development, acquisition and management, and engagement with large Australian retailers.