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Woolworths confirms departure of former supermarkets marketing boss Jess Gill

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Woolworths has confirmed the departure of former supermarkets marketing head Jess Gill from the company just a week after the abrupt departure of chief marketing officer Tony Phillips

This morning’s Australian Financial Review Rear Window column reported Gill, who was shifted from the supermarkets role to that of director of customer, brand and format when Philips arrives last year, was the latest casualty of a restructure led by new MD of food and liquor Brad Banducci.

A spokesperson for the supermarket chain confirmed the departure telling Mumbrella: “Jess has provided thought leadership over the past 3 years around store formats of the future, food for now and food for later strategies, own brand, store design and refurbishment plans. 

“We wish Jess all the very best for the future. As previously noted we will begin a search for a chief marketing officer. This role will be responsible for the end-to-end brand experience.”

Gill joined the supermarket from consultancy Growth Mantra in September 2013 as general manager of marketing – supermarkets, before shifting to the director of customer experience role in April 2014 when Philips was appointed.

At the end of last year, Gill appeared on Woolworths’ backed TV show Recipe to Riches on Channel Ten, which has yet to confirm a new season of the show for this year.

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