The CEO of Super Retail Group Anthony Heraghty has been sacked after the company discovered new information about an alleged secret relationship he had with its former HR boss, Jane Kelly.
Super Retail Group, which owns Supercheap Auto, Rebel Sport, Macpac, and outdoor chain BCF, confirmed the move in a statement on Tuesday.
‘The board made this decision after receiving new information from Mr Heraghty regarding his relationship with the company’s former chief human resources officer,’ the company said.
‘In light of this new information, the board has concluded Mr Heraghty’s prior disclosures were not satisfactory.
‘The board has exercised its discretion to lapse Heraghty’s incentives, which includes all unvested incentives and vested but unexercised rights.’
Mr Heraghty was previously backed by the company against accusations of the alleged secret relationship, bullying, and fostering a toxic work environment, which led to a lengthy legal battle that is continuing in the Fedaral Court.
The company is being sued by its former chief legal officer, Rebecca Farrell, and senior lawyer Amelia Berczelly, who say they were bullied and harassed after flagging concerns about Heraghty’s alleged relationship with Ms Kelly.
Daily Mail Australia understands Mr Heraghty and Ms Kelly are separated from their respective spouses and both have children from those marriages.
Brisbane-based Super Retail Group has annual sales of $3.8 billion, and Mr Heraghty received a total remuneration package of $4.15 million in 2023.
Chief financial officer David Burns has been named interim chief executive.
The CEO of Super Retail Group Anthony Heraghty has been sacked after the company discovered new information about an alleged secret relationship
Daily Mail Australia understands Mr Heraghty and Ms Kelly (pictured) are separated from their respective spouses and both have children from those marriages
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