Rhian Gerard
Head of Trade - Perishables at Metcash | Greater Sydney Area, Australia
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Rhian Gerard serves as the Head of Trade for Perishables at Metcash, overseeing retail distribution within the greater Sydney area. A Western Sydney University graduate, she leads commercial strategy for a wholesaler that supports a national network of more than 10,000 independent retailers and 90,000 wholesalers across Australia and New Zealand. Her role centers on optimizing perishable supply chains to sustain Metcash’s core mission of empowering family-owned grocery businesses.
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Head of Trade - Perishables at Metcash in May 2024 - Present
Head of Independents & Specialist Trade at BAT in February 2021 - May 2024
NSW Sales Manager at BAT in February 2020 - February 2021
Business Manager - Woolworths at British American Tobacco in July 2018 - February 2020
Business Manager - Grocery Independant at British American Tobacco in January 2018 - July 2018
Account Manager - Metcash at British American Tobacco in March 2017 - January 2018
Account Manager - NSW Independants at BAT in April 2015 - March 2017
Account Manager at Suntory Holdings Limited in March 2013 - April 2015
Territory Sales Manager at Philip Morris International in November 2010 - March 2013
Western Sydney University, July 2026
Consumer Response (CoRe), July 2026
Oakhill College, July 1996 to July 2026
At Metcash, we’re the power behind an independent Australia & New Zealand. From the humble origins of our first family-owned corner store in 1927, we’ve been backing independents and strengthening the communities they operate in for almost 100 years. With a national network of more than 10,000 independent retailers and a further 90,000 wholesalers, we’re the driving force behind local, family-owned businesses – sticking up for the little guys and helping them become the best stores in town. And while we may be large in size, we’ll always be locals at heart. Today we’re Australia and New Zealand’s leading independent retail partner and wholesaler in food, liquor and hardware. We have over 80 years of experience supporting and championing the interests of independent grocery, liquor and hardware sectors. Headquartered in Sydney, our world class distribution facilities across the country allow us to operate on a huge scale to unite Australia's independent grocers, delivering products to more than 10,000 retail premises and a further 90,000 wholesale customers across the food, grocery, liquor and hardware markets. Our network of Successful Independents includes a large portfolio of brands such as IGA, Foodland, Mitre 10, Home Timber & Hardware, Cellarbrations and the Bottle-O. At Metcash we have a single purpose - Successful Independents - it is at the heart of everything we do. Success starts with our people. Employing over 6,000 people, Metcash champions the interests of the independent retail industry. We are a team of people who are resilient and empowered, who take initiative and pride in their work and above all operate with integrity. Our core operations are key to providing our customers and retailers with merchandising, operations and marketing support through our strong retail brands. Whilst we operate on a huge scale, we think big but we act local. We believe that independence is worth fighting for and this is at the core of our business divisions.
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What is Rhian Gerard email address?
Email Rhian Gerard at [email protected]. This email is the most updated Rhian Gerard's email found in 2026.
How to contact Rhian Gerard?
To contact Rhian Gerard send an email to [email protected]. (updated on December 07, 2025)
What company does Rhian Gerard work for?
Rhian Gerard works for Metcash.
What is Rhian Gerard's role at Metcash?
Rhian Gerard is Head of Trade - Perishables
What industry does Rhian Gerard work in?
Rhian Gerard works in the Retail industry.
