Bringing members’ voices to the forefront of national advocacy
MGA Independent Businesses Australia is delighted to announce the formation of our National Grocery Advisory Committee, bringing together experienced retailer representatives from across the country and across multiple banner brands.
This committee has been created to ensure MGA continues to represent the full breadth of our membership — from multi-store operators to single-store owners — and to keep our focus anchored on the real-time challenges faced by independent grocery retailers.
By working closely with our advisors, we can remain closely aligned with both our advocacy priorities and the services we provide, staying true to our core vision:
Successful independent retailers serving local communities.
Their insights will help us address issues as they arise, maintain relevance in a rapidly changing market, and ensure members’ voices are heard at all levels.
Committee Members
Chair & Assistant Chair
- Lincoln Wymer – MGA, IGA, FoodWorks (VIC & NSW)
- Dimitri Spyrakis – MGA, SPAR (NSW)
Committee Members
- Wayne Harrison – State Manager, Ritchies IGA (VIC)
- Nick Holman – SPAR (QLD)
- Geeta Patel – IGA Gumdale (QLD)
- Roz White – White’s IGA (NSW)
- Phil Whitehead – Red Retail Group, IGA NSW Board (NSW)
- David Williamson – FoodWorks (VIC), Director at Australian United Retailers
We thank these industry leaders for volunteering their time and expertise to guide MGA’s work, ensuring our advocacy and services reflect the realities of running an independent grocery business in today’s retail environment.
If you are interested in joining our Grocery, Liquor, or Timber & Hardware committees, or would like to register your interest in joining our Board of Directors, please contact Mikaela McKenzie, COO at mikaela.mckenzie@mgaiba.org.au.
