Brambles Limited announced that Derek O'Donnell, currently the Senior Vice President of Strategy and Transformation in CHEP Europe, has been appointed interim CEO of CHEP Europe, effective immediately. Derek takes over from David Cuenca who was appointed to the role of CEO of CHEP North America as outlined in Brambles' ASX announcement dated 1 July 2024. Derek's appointment provides support and continuity to the business while the process to make a permanent appointment for the role is underway.

Brambles will update the market when an appointment has been made. Derek joined Brambles in 2018 to establish and lead Brambles' Shaping Future transformation programme. In 2021, he joined the CHEP Europe business where he has been responsible for strategy, transformation, customer experience, marketing and innovation.

Prior to joining Brambles, he held senior roles in finance, supply chain and general management, including 15 years with Coca-Cola Amatil (now Coca-Cola Europacific Partners).