Most Powerful Women Asia

Leah Weckert

Courtesy of Coles Group
  • Title
    CEO and Managing Director
  • Company/Affiliation
    Coles Group
  • Country/Territory
    Australia

Coles Group, one of the two biggest supermarket chains in Australia, operates over 850 stores and other businesses including liquor stores, insurance, and credit. Leah Weckert took over as CEO in May 2023, becoming the first female CEO in the company's 110-year history. Weckert most recently led Coles' supermarket business units. Weckert was also CFO and played a leadership role in Coles's de-merger from another Australian conglomerate, Wesfarmers.