Super Retail Group CEO and group managing director Anthony Heraghty has been sacked with immediate effect following new information about an alleged romantic relationship he had in the workplace.
The board of Super Retail – which boasts in its portfolio some of Australia’s most recognisable brands such as Rebel Sport, BCF and Supercheap Auto – informed shareholders this morning that Heraghty’s employment had been terminated.
In the notice to shareholders, the board said it had received “new information” regarding the nature of Heraghty’s relationship with the group’s former chief human resources officer Jane Kelly.
Anthony Heraghty has been sacked as the CEO of Super Retail, which has Rebel Sport, BCF and Supercheap Auto among its brands. (Ben Searcy)
”In light of this new information, the Board has concluded Mr Heraghty’s prior disclosures were not satisfactory,” the statement reads.
“The Board will carefully consider the implications this may have for the company and any related matters.”
Heraghty’s ties to the company, which include unvested incentives and vested but unexercised rights, have been lapsed by the board.
Super Retail CEO Anthony Heraghty on results day in Sydney on August 22, 2024. (Dominic Lorrimer)
Super Retail’s current chief financial officer David Burns has been appointed as the interim CEO while a search begins for Heraghty’s replacement.
Super Retail has a market capitalisation of $3.9 billion, and posted a net profit of $232 million in financial year 2025.
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