Tania Garonzi appointed Managing Director of The Good Guys
JB Hi-Fi Limited (the Group) has appointed Tania Garonzi to succeed Biag Capasso as Managing Director of The Good Guys from 1 March 2027. The appointment follows Biag’s decision to step down to spend more time with his family.
The announcement is dated 10 November 2026, so the change takes effect in the future. Garonzi currently leads the merchandising function at The Good Guys, which makes this an internal succession with a stated start date.
Nick Wells, Group CEO
“On behalf of the Board, I would like to express our thanks and appreciation to Biag for his significant contribution to The Good Guys over 15 years, including the last 5 years as Managing Director… Tania is a highly regarded leader with strong commercial capability…”
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Who is Tania Garonzi
Garonzi’s background, as set out in the announcement:
- Joined The Good Guys in November 2021 as Merchandise Director
- Has led the merchandising function, playing a key role in the brand’s commercial performance and strategic direction
- Held senior roles on the supplier side of the retail sector before joining
- Spent 15 years as Director and General Manager of Hisense Australia
The Group said the appointment demonstrates the depth of leadership talent across the Group and its commitment to providing opportunities for internal talent to progress into senior leadership roles.
Wells said he looks forward to Garonzi taking on her new role and leading “the experienced The Good Guys executive team to continue the business’s strong performance.”
The handover comes as the business navigates a cautious trading backdrop, with the Group’s first-quarter sales update pointing to softer October trading and heightened competition across the electrical and appliance category.
What happens next
- Tania Garonzi takes up the role of Managing Director of The Good Guys on 1 March 2027, succeeding Biag Capasso.
Investors wanting the wider financial picture behind this leadership change can read our full explainer on JB Hi-Fi’s FY26 results, which covers divisional performance, the lifted dividend payout ratio and the Group’s net cash position in detail.
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