Viva Energy Group Limited (ASX: VEA) has appointed Teresa Rendo as Chief Executive Officer of Convenience and Mobility. The Company announced the appointment on 5 February 2026. Ms Rendo brings more than 25 years of retail experience across some of Australia’s most prominent retail organisations.
Figure 1: Viva Energy Australia corporate logo [Wikipedia]
Ms Rendo most recently served as Managing Director, Apparel Brands at The Just Group. She oversaw more than 700 stores across multiple well-known apparel brands. The Just Group employs over 5,000 people under its leadership.
Who Is Teresa Rendo and What Experience Does She Bring?
The appointment of CEO Teresa Rendo strengthens Viva Energy’s executive leadership team. Ms Rendo is a highly respected senior retail executive with deep experience across trading and product sourcing. She has demonstrated expertise in operational excellence within multi-brand environments.
Before her tenure at The Just Group, Ms Rendo built senior leadership experience at BIG W across multiple executive positions. She served as Acting Managing Director, Chief Commercial Officer and General Manager Commercial. Ms Rendo also held senior buying and merchandising positions at BIG W.
Figure 2: Teresa Rendo, incoming CEO of Convenience and Mobility at Viva Energy [LinkedIn]
Her career includes senior leadership responsibilities within Woolworths Supermarkets. Her earlier career included oversight of both perishables and general merchandise portfolios at a national supermarket retailer. This experience spans both food and non-food retail categories.
What Did Viva Energy’s CEO Say About The Appointment?
Scott Wyatt, Viva Energy Managing Director and Group CEO, welcomed the CEO announcement. He stated he is delighted to welcome Teresa to the executive leadership team. Mr Wyatt described Ms Rendo as an accomplished retail leader.
Mr Wyatt highlighted her deep experience across trading, product sourcing and innovation. He noted she will bring a strong retail execution focus. This focus is essential to drive customer experience, top-line growth and operational excellence.
The Managing Director expressed confidence in Ms Rendo’s ability to accelerate progress. He stated she is excited about building a world-class convenience business. Viva Energy expects Ms Rendo to drive the Company towards this goal.
When Will Teresa Rendo Assume Her New Role?
Ms Rendo will relocate to Adelaide and transition to the new role. She will formally assume responsibilities from Interim CEO Jennifer Gray in July 2026. Ms Gray will continue to support Ms Rendo through to the end of the year.
The transition timeline allows for a handover period. This ensures continuity in the Convenience and Mobility division. The ASX CEO announcement provides clarity on leadership succession planning.
What Is Viva Energy’s Convenience And Mobility Strategy?
Viva Energy operates almost 900 stores across Australia through its retail convenience and fuel network. The Company supplies fuels and lubricants to a total network of about 1,500 service stations. The Convenience and Mobility division represents a key growth area.
The Company has been transforming its convenience offering following strategic acquisitions. Viva Energy acquired OTR Group in March 2024 and completed the acquisition of Liberty Convenience in March 2025. These acquisitions accelerated the Company’s convenience retail strategy.
Figure 3: OTR convenience store operated by Viva Energy following strategic acquisitions [Viva Energy Presentation]
Viva Energy targets more than $90 million in synergies post-integration. The Company is converting stores to the OTR format to extend its leading convenience and quick service restaurant offer. The strategy focuses on building a world-class convenience business across the network.
About Viva Energy Group Limited
Viva Energy operates across convenience retailing, commercial services and energy infrastructure, with a significant presence in the Australian market. The Company has a history spanning more than 120 years in Australia. Viva Energy owns and operates the Geelong Refinery in Victoria.
Its operations span bulk fuel supply as well as aviation, marine, bitumen, chemicals, polymers and lubricant segments. These are supported by more than 20 terminals and about 80 airports and airfields across the country. The company trades publicly on Australia’s primary stock exchange.
Viva Energy Share Price Performance
Viva Energy shares last traded at $1.835 per share. The Company has a market capitalisation of $2.95 billion. The stock has traded in a 52-week range of $1.410 to $2.545 per share.
Figure 4: Viva Energy Limited (ASX: VEA) one-year share price performance chart [ASX]
Final Thoughts
The appointment of CEO Teresa Rendo positions Viva Energy to accelerate its convenience retail transformation. Her extensive retail experience across major Australian organisations brings valuable expertise. The CEO announcement signals Viva Energy’s commitment to building operational excellence in its Convenience and Mobility division.
The transition timeline through July 2026 allows for an orderly handover from Interim CEO Jennifer Gray. Investors will watch for progress on store conversions and synergy realisation under Ms Rendo’s leadership. The focus on convenience retail growth remains central to Viva Energy’s strategy.
FAQs
Q1. Who has been appointed as CEO of Convenience and Mobility at Viva Energy?
Ans. Teresa Rendo has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer of Convenience and Mobility at Viva Energy, effective July 2026.
Q2. What experience does Teresa Rendo bring to Viva Energy?
Ans. Ms Rendo brings more than 25 years of retail experience, including roles at The Just Group, BIG W and Woolworths Supermarkets.
Q3. When will Teresa Rendo start in her new role?
Ans. Ms Rendo will formally assume responsibilities from Interim CEO Jennifer Gray in July 2026, with support continuing through year-end.
Q4. How many stores does Viva Energy operate?
Ans. Viva Energy operates a retail convenience and fuel network of almost 900 stores across Australia.
