ASX-LISTED natural health company Blackmores has announced a company leadership change with ceo Christine Holgate resigning after nine years at the helm (PD breaking news yesterday).
Chairman Stephen Chapman said Holgate has accepted the position of ceo of Australia Post and would leave the company on 29 Sep.
"It is with regret that we announce Christine's departure from Blackmores as ceo and managing director," Chapman said.
"On behalf of our Board, our staff and our shareholders, I would like to thank Christine for her outstanding leadership and excellent contribution to Blackmores' success."
"Christine's legacy is a program of transformation which has enabled our group to adapt to some significant market changes in recent years. She is a very dear friend to Blackmores and to me personally."
Holgate said she was "so appreciative of the opportunity Marcus gave me to lead Blackmores nine years ago".
Director Marcus Blackmore has been asked to return from sabbatical to step in as interim ceo prior to appointment of a new ceo.
He will also continue as a director of the company with the added responsibility as brand president.
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