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Spar Group CEO Angelo Swartz resigned in Feb 2026 due to losses, a lawsuit, and failed SAP rollout; CFO Reeza Isaacs takes over.
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.
CFO Reeza Isaacs will succeed him as CEO effective March 1, with Megan Pydigadu becoming the new CFO.
A new managing director role for groceries and liquor was created to strengthen operations.
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.
Despite reducing net debt by 40% to R5.4 billion, no dividends have been paid, and the SAP rollout remains a key risk.
El CEO de Spar Group, Angelo Swartz, renunció en febrero de 2026 debido a pérdidas, una demanda y un lanzamiento fallido de SAP; el CFO Reeza Isaacs se hace cargo.