Charlie Elias 

Chief Financial Officer, Coles 

Charlie is a global finance leader with extensive finance and executive experience over 30 years. Charlie has a demonstrated track record of success as a global CFO and Executive in large scale and complex organisations 

Charlie commenced as Chief Financial Officer of Coles of 28 February 2022 and is responsible for finance, treasury, strategy, business development, investor relations, property, insurance group transformation and procurement.  

Prior to joining Coles, Charlie was the CEO of BlueScope Building Products Asia and North America. Previous roles have included CFO of BlueScope Limited, CFO and Executive Director of Linfox Group and CFO, Director and General Manager Strategy & Business Development for TXU Australia.  

Charlie began his career with Deloitte, holds a Bachelor of Arts in Accountancy and is a member of both the Institute of Chartered Accountants and the Australian Institute of Company Directors.