Spar SA CEO ditches group for McDonald’s top job after three decades
Max Oliva’s long tenure at the grocery wholesaler was marked by both turbulence and transformation
10 June 2025 - 14:10
Spar SA CEO Max Oliva has resigned after three decades with the grocery wholesaler to become the new CEO of McDonald’s SA, the group announced.
Oliva’s exit leaves a leadership gap at the helm of Spar’s largest business, with group CEO Angelo Swartz now set to take over operational control of the division...
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