Zyda Rylands has takenover as CEO of Woolworths South Africa. Rylands will take responsibility for the entire food and clothing business across South Africa. Zyda has worked in many sections of Woolworths business including finance‚ HR and operations during her 20-year career with the business. Under her leadership‚ Woolworths Foods has transformed into a sizeable foods business with a reputation for quality‚ innovation and sustainability.

Since she was appointed, Woolworths Foods has seen a 83 per cent growth in turnover as well as a 240 per cent growth in profit. This year has been transformational for the group. Woolworths ensures each of its major businesses has a CEO who is clearly focused and responsible for driving growth and profitability. This better positions the group to deliver on its strategic objectives.

Woolworths Holdings Limited is an investment holding company and one of the top 100 companies listed on Johannesburg Securities Exchange. Its core business focus is the provision of retail products and services to upper and middle income customers in the southern hemisphere. The group employs more than 38,000 employees across 15 countries and trades in approximately 1,200 store locations.

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