Australia Post announces new CEO as Christine Holgate prepares to face senate inquiry

Australia Post has appointed a new chief executive to replace Christine Holgate who was ousted late last year after awarding four senior executives Cartier watches worth almost $20,000.

Woolworths executive Paul Graham will join Australia Post in September after more four decades of supply chain and logistics experience including roles at Deutsche Post and DHL. 

ABC's Peter Ryan says Mr Graham's appointment comes as Christine Holgate prepares to give evidence to a senate inquiry into her controversial departure.

I spoke on ABC NewsRadio shortly after Mr Graham's appointment was announced.

And here's my analysis from The World Today.