Michael Courtney
Chief Executive, Liquor
Michael was appointed to his role as Chief Executive, Liquor in June 2023, leading over 6,000 team members to serve our customers every day across Liquorland, First Choice Liquor Market and Vintage Cellars.
Since joining Coles in 2015, Michael has held senior roles in Corporate Strategy, Business Development, Corporate Relations and Finance with his most recent appointment as Executive General Manager Omnichannel Operations & Innovation. Within this role Michael was accountable for driving integrated omnichannel trade planning for the enterprise and ensuring network growth and operational excellence for online offerings.
For the three & a half years prior to this, Michael led the Coles Express Business - a national network of over 700 convenience stores and almost 6,000 team members. Michael led the transition of the Coles Express business to Coles’ alliance partner Viva Energy. As part of the landmark agreement, full operating control of the business was transitioned to Viva Energy while maintaining a partnership with Coles Group on product supply, fuel discounts and customer loyalty.
Michael began his career in banking with ANZ and immediately prior to joining Coles, Michael was Vice President Equity Research at Bank of America Merrill Lynch where he covered the retail, food & beverage and paper & packaging sectors.
Michael holds a Bachelor of Finance from La Trobe University.