South Africa, Sept. 22 -- The appointment forms part of the company's succession planning and comes as Pick n Pay continues its turnaround under Summers.

From Woolworths Food to Pick n Pay

Sonn joins Pick n Pay following a 26-year career at Woolworths South Africa, including five years as managing director of its Food Division.

His background spans grocery and fresh food retail, with experience across both operational and executive leadership roles. Pick n Pay says his retail experience will add further grocery expertise to its leadership team as the business continues its turnaround.

Sonn also brings international experience from New Zealand, where he worked across challenging retail conditions in a market that included both franchis...