Brian Townshend is a dynamic and outcome-driven executive leader with over 25 years of experience driving growth through strategic execution that delights customers and energizes teams. His career spans a decade running his own consultancy, delivering impactful work for global brands such as M&S and Canon, followed by six years at Super Retail Group in Australia. He currently serves as CIO for Food & Liquor at Metcash.

Brian’s greatest strengths lie in his ability to see the big picture, uncover opportunities, and rally stakeholders around a clear path forward. He blends deep technical expertise with a sharp customer focus to deliver meaningful, measurable outcomes.