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Carly Richards

Carly Richards

CRO at Woolworths Group

Woolworths Group•Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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Experience28+ Years
LevelCXO

Executive Overview

I am an experienced Risk Advisory Director, with extensive internal audit, risk and governance management experience. I lead a wide array of program design and delivery solutions for complex problems spanning predominately retail organisations. I have experience in delivering risk management solutions and governance across retail to support clients in navigating complex business issues. In my Director role for KPMG Thinkpay, I deliver key strategic programs including, the review and remediation approach for employee wage compliance, operational governance uplift and risk reviews.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • Woolworths GroupCurrent
    Aug 2021–Present· 5 yrs 1 mo
    • Chief Risk OfficerCurrent
      Nov 2023–Present
    • General Manager, Group Risk and Compliance
      Aug 2021–May 2026
    • General Manager- Group Risk and Compliance
      Aug 2021–Aug 2021
  • KPMG
    Sep 2016–Aug 2021· 4 yrs 11 mos
    • Director, Thinkpay
      Dec 2019–Aug 2021
    • Director - Contract and Compliance
      Sep 2016–Sep 2016
    • Director, Governance Risk and Controls Advisory
      Sep 2016–Aug 2021
  • Target Australia
    Nov 2013–Jul 2016· 2 yrs 8 mos
    • GM Working Smarter & Organisational Design
      2016–Jul 2016
    • General Manager Finance Shared Services
      May 2015–Jul 2016
    • Head of Business Risk
      Nov 2013–May 2015
  • Home Retail Group PLC
    Apr 2010–Oct 2013· 3 yrs 6 mos
    • Shrinkage and Compliance Controller / Head of Security
      Apr 2010–Oct 2013
  • Argos South London
    Apr 2008–Apr 2010· 2 yrs
    • Manager, Area
      Apr 2008–Apr 2010
  • Home Retail Group PLC
    Apr 2002–Mar 2008· 5 yrs 11 mos
    • Retail Profit Protection Manager
      Apr 2004–Mar 2008
    • Security Support Manager
      Apr 2002–Apr 2004
  • Balham, Putney
    1998–2002· 4 yrs
    • Store Manager (Brixton
      1998–2002

Education

A level

French, Maths & Economics

Tiffin Girls' School

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Carly Richards
Vice Chair & President
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer

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Skills & Expertise

20 of 20 skills
Risk AssessmentChange ManagementLoss PreventionStore ManagementShrinkageRisk ManagementSecurity ManagementFraudMulti-channel RetailSalesStrategySecurityPhysical SecurityHuman ResourcesMerchandisingRetailInventory ManagementPerformance ManagementStock ManagementForecasting