Comment / Supply chain radar: Does Knudsen mean 'de-aussiefication' for JP's Toll Group?

The news came last week that Toll Group managing director Michael Byrne had gone. It was unexpected for many, yet those who are familiar with the latest Toll Group “achievements” weren’t surprised.

“Michael Byrne to step down ? Thomas Knudsen appointed as managing director of Toll Group” was the headline release by the Australian group. The MD title at Toll equates to appointment as CEO in any other company in the West.

But is this just a soft management reshuffle – after ...