Corporate Ladder: Your guide to executive appointments in Queensland
InDaily tracks Queensland’s latest executive appointments within the state’s public and private sectors. Tell us what’s happening at the top table at your business.
Retail Food Group makes changes
Retail Food Group (RFG) recently announced the appointment of Abigail Cheadle as an independent non-executive director of the company and chair of the board’s audit and risk management committee.
Cheadle brings more than 30 years of experience as a chartered accountant across listed companies, government bodies and global professional services firms.
She has spent more than 20 years across Asia, Russia and the Middle East, restructuring listed companies and recapitalising financial institutions during the Asian Financial Crisis and rescheduling sovereign debt for the Former Soviet Union and Iraq.
Since returning to Australia, she has chaired two ASX-listed boards, eight audit and risk committees, and one remuneration and nomination committee for 10 ASX-listed companies, two large publicity firms and a government-owned corporation.
RFG Executive Chairman Peter George said Cheadle is a commercially minded chartered accountant and highly experienced public company director with a broad financial and commercial resume.
“During her career, Abigail has developed deep experience chairing both boards and key board subcommittees, especially in relation to audit and risk, and will assume the Chair of RFG’s Audit & Risk Management Committee, contemporaneously with her appointment taking effect,” George said.
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The company also appointed Gary Brinkworth as a non-executive director. He brings CEO experience and familiarity across large-scale retail and property operations.
He most recently served as CEO and board director of Herron Todd White and has previously served as group executive officer of United Petroleum.
Brinkworth will also assume the roles of chairman of the United Petroleum ‘Group of Companies’ and executive director real estate for that group in early March 2026.
Peter George said Brinkworth brings a wealth of experience across senior corporate roles that complements the Board’s existing skillsets and expertise.
“I look forward to Gary’s future contribution to RFG and take pleasure in welcoming him to the Board,” George said.
Both directors will step into their new roles following the release of RFG’s 1H26 results later this week.
The board has also suspended its search for a new CEO in regard to new outlined initiatives, and has formalised an extension of Peter George’s employment as executive chairman.
Domino’s brings new non-executive director on board
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Domino’s Pizza Enterprises has announced the appointment of Drew O’Malley as an independent non-executive director, effective April 2.
O’Malley brings more than 25 years of experience in international quick service restaurant and multi-brand retail experience across Europe, Australia and the United States.
He most recently served as CEO of Collins Food Limited from 2020 to 2024, previously holding the role of COO.
O’Malley has also held a number of senior executive positions at AmRest, one of Europe’s largest restaurant operators, with responsibility for multi-country operations spanning Starbucks, Pizza Hut and KFC.
Domino’s Pizza Enterprises executive chairman Jack Cowin welcomed O’Malley, citing his deep operational expertise across franchised and corporate networks.
“His experience will be highly relevant as we continue to strengthen franchise partner profitability and position Domino’s for sustainable long-term growth,” Cowin said.
O’Malley said he was pleased to join the Domino’s Board.
“Domino’s has an iconic global brand and a strong footprint across diverse markets. I look forward to working with the Board and management team to support the company’s strategic priorities and long-term value creation,” he said.
Super Retail Group hires second company secretary
Last week, Super Retail Group Limited announced the appointment of Inga Kirkman as an additional company secretary, effective February 26.
Anna Sandham continues in the role of company secretary, with Kirkman serving as an additional person responsible for communication with the ASX pursuant to Listing Rule 12.6.
Kirkman brings more than 20 years of experience as a career corporate litigation lawyer, having worked with international and domestic investment banks, commercial banks, retailers, government agencies, media and entertainment corporations and professional services.
She has advised global corporations and commercial enterprises both in Australia and internationally on legal strategy, risk and brand reputation through the protection and enforcement of corporate and commercial legal rights.
Kirkman has been with Super Retail Group since 2021, having served as senior legal counsel, general manager and acting chief legal officer.
She has also previously served as senior legal counsel at Crown Resorts and ING Australia.
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