Graham Chipchase
CEO, Brambles
Graham Chipchase is a British business executive who has served as CEO of Brambles Limited, the Australian-listed supply-chain logistics group behind the CHEP pallet-pooling business, since 1 March 2017. A chartered accountant by training, he was previously CEO of UK packaging company Rexam plc until its 2016 acquisition by Ball Corporation.
Fast facts
| Role | CEO |
|---|---|
| Company | Brambles ASX:BXB |
| Sector | Industrials / Supply Chain Logistics |
| Headquarters | NSW |
| In role since | 2017 |
| Education | MA (Hons) in Chemistry from Oriel College, University of Oxford; Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. |
Background
CEO of Brambles (CHEP pallet pooling) since March 2017; previously CEO of Rexam plc (UK packaging); chartered accountant background.
Career timeline
- 2003Joined Rexam as finance director
- 2010Became CEO of Rexam on 4 January
- 2016Left Rexam following its acquisition by Ball Corporation
- 2017Became CEO of Brambles on 1 March
Notable
- Trained as a chartered accountant at Coopers & Lybrand and is a Fellow of the ICAEW
- Appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 2024 Birthday Honours for services to sustainable business
- Earlier career included roles at BOC Group and GKN's aerospace services business
Frequently asked questions
When did Graham Chipchase become CEO of Brambles?
He became CEO of Brambles on 1 March 2017, after serving as CEO designate from January 2017.
What company did Graham Chipchase lead before Brambles?
He was CEO of UK packaging company Rexam plc until it was acquired by Ball Corporation in 2016.
Public profiles
Sources
- https://www.chep.com/de/en/graham-chipchase-new-ceo-brambles
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graham_Chipchase
- https://www.brambles.com/executive-leadership-team
Last verified 2026-07-13. Professionally-public, sourced information only.