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flag Spar Group CEO Angelo Swartz resigned in Feb 2026 due to losses, a lawsuit, and failed SAP rollout; CFO Reeza Isaacs takes over.

flag Spar Group CEO Angelo Swartz resigned on February 28, 2026, after nearly 19 years with the company, stepping down amid financial losses, a major lawsuit over a failed SAP rollout, and challenges from international exits. flag CFO Reeza Isaacs will succeed him as CEO effective March 1, with Megan Pydigadu becoming the new CFO. flag A new managing director role for groceries and liquor was created to strengthen operations. flag The company reported a R5.08 billion loss tied to asset impairments from exiting European markets, while also facing a R168.7 million lawsuit from the Giannacopoulos family over supply chain disruptions. flag Despite reducing net debt by 40% to R5.4 billion, no dividends have been paid, and the SAP rollout remains a key risk.

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