Coopers Brewery Chief Financial Officer Brad Grunert has been appointed to the Board of the Coopers Foundation.

Mr Grunert, who commenced at Coopers in 2015, will take on the staff representative position of the Brewery’s charitable arm.

A Chartered Accountant and member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, Brad spent 16 years working at KPMG in both Australia and the United Kingdom prior to joining Coopers.

In addition to his role as CFO and Company Secretary of the Brewery, he also currently chairs the Foundation’s Investment Committee.

Coopers Foundation Chair, Melanie Cooper, said Mr Grunert was a highly engaged leader who brings significant knowledge to the Foundation.

“We are thrilled to welcome Brad to the Coopers Foundation Board,” she said.
“Since Brad joined Coopers he has been a strong advocate for the Foundation.

“His skills and understanding of the Foundation will be invaluable as we continue to grow and expand our impact, making a tangible difference to the lives of Australians.”
Mr Grunert replaces outgoing staff Governor, Leanne Gelly, who has recently stepped down after 11 years on the Foundation Board.

“Leanne has made a significant and valued contribution to the Coopers Foundation for which we are very grateful,” Melanie said.

“She has tirelessly supported our work to make a difference in the community and has been a champion of the Foundation among Brewery staff.”

Mr Grunert joins two recent additions to the Board with former South Australian Premier, Steven Marshall, and sixth-generation family member, Bec Cooper Webster, appointed last October.
Brad will officially commence in the role this month.
The Coopers Foundation has donated more than $8.2 million in funds, supporting more than 370 projects, since it was established by Coopers Brewery and the Cooper family in 2006.

For more information on the Coopers Foundation go to https://coopersfoundation.org.au
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