South Australian bakery appoints new CEO

South Australian bakery Vili’s Family Bakery has announced the appointment of Tom Sullivan as Chief Executive Officer.

The move marks the beginning of a new era for the family business, which was founded by the late Vili Milisits and wife Rosemary and has been led by their daughter, Alison Milisits and the family, since 2021. Alison will transition into the role of Managing Director and onto the newly established Advisory Board alongside Rosemary, which will work closely with Sullivan to drive strategic growth.

Alison said the appointment of Sullivan reflected the bakery’s ambition to evolve and strengthen its position in South Australia while also unlocking opportunities across national and international markets.

Sullivan is an experienced executive with a strong track record in leading family-owned businesses, including QLM Group and Detmold Packaging.

“I’m honoured to join Vili’s Family Bakery and to continue the incredible legacy that Vili and Rosemary and the family have built,” Sullivan said.

“This is an exciting time for the business. With Alison’s ongoing leadership as Managing Director, together with the Advisory Board, I look forward to guiding Vili’s through its next phase of growth, building on the bakery’s reputation for quality, innovation and community spirit.”