Endeavour Group names next chair

Endeavour Group has selected Tim Poole as its next chairman, the Australian liquor retail and drinks business announced today (18 February). Poole will succeed Duncan Makeig, the lead independent director who stepped in as interim chair in August following the resignation of Ari Mervis in August. Mervis left after “disagreements with the board”, having been elevated to executive chair in February 2025 following the departure of CEO Steve Donohue in March. The group, which owns drinks retailer Dan Murph ...