Endeavour Group appoints Michael Ihlein as non-executive director

Endeavour Group Limited announced today the appointment of Michael (Mike) Ihlein as an independent non-executive director, pending probity and regulatory approvals. Mr. Ihlein will also assume the role of chair of the audit, risk and compliance management committee. The appointment follows the upcoming retirement of Anne Brennan from the board at the annual general meeting on 17 November 2025.

Mr. Ihlein's distinguished career includes serving as chief executive of Brambles Limited until 2009 and holding significant leadership roles at Coca-Cola Amatil Limited for over 25 years. His current non-executive directorships include Scentre Group Limited, Ampol Limited, Inghams Group Limited, and Kilfinian Australia, with past roles at Westfield Retail Trust and CSR Limited, among others.

Interim chairman Duncan Makeig expressed enthusiasm for Mr. Ihlein's appointment, highlighting his proven track record in value creation for ASX-listed businesses and his reputation as a "commercially astute finance leader." Penny Winn will serve as interim chair of the audit, risk and compliance management committee until Mr. Ihlein's regulatory approvals are finalized.