Wesfarmers
ASX:WESVerifiedReported Offshore Headcount
350+
reported 1 Jun 2025 — Anko Global Capability Centre - About (Kmart Group / Wesfarmers)
Estimated % of Workforce
~0.3%
illustrative — not directly reported by the company
Destination Countries
Financial Context
Market Cap
$75.0B
Revenue
$44.2B
Net Profit
$2.5B
Estimated Wage Differential
~$30M/yr
CEO
Rob Scott
CEO Total Pay
$12,977,000
CEO earns
118x the average Australian worker
avg Australian salary $110K+/yr
Illustrative wage differential: if the 350+ reported offshore roles were instead employed in Australia at average local rates, the additional cost could be in the order of ~$30M/yr (~1.2% of reported net profit). This is an estimate based on industry averages, not company-specific data.
Would this company be profitable without offshoring?
Financial data: FY2024. Estimate uses avg AU cost of $110,000+/yr (salary only, excluding super, office, recruitment) vs offshore $25,000/yr (salary + on-costs). Actual figures vary by role, seniority, and location.
In Plain English
- In 2025, Wesfarmers was reported to have 350+ offshore contractors and staff.
- This represents ~0.3% when compared to its current workforce of 118,000 (illustrative comparison only — not directly reported by the company).
- 🇮🇳 350+ staff reported in India in IT, Engineering.
- Known outsourcing partners include Accenture, EY.
Based on data from public sources at the dates reported. Figures may not reflect current headcount. See sources below for full attribution.
The Story
- 2017Kmart Group (Wesfarmers subsidiary) established KAS Services in Bangalore with one employee in a temporary office. [Anko GCC]
- 2019KAS Services moved into a fully tech-enabled office in Embassy Manyata Tech Park, Bangalore, with capacity for 450 team members. [Anko GCC]
- 2020Bunnings set up a dedicated technology development centre in Bangalore, separate from the Kmart operation. [iTnews]
- 2025KAS Services rebranded to Anko. The Bangalore centre had grown to over 350 team members providing services in IT, inventory, analytics, finance, and an "accelerator" innovation function. [Anko GCC]
All facts sourced from public reporting. No editorial commentary. Click source links to verify.
Department Breakdown
| Department | Country | Headcount | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| IT | 🇮🇳 India | 350 | Confirmed |
Offshoring Timeline
Known Offshore Headcount Over Time
Cumulative known minimums from public sources.
| Date | Department | Country | Headcount | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2020 | Engineering | 🇮🇳 India | — | Confirmed |
| 1 Jun 2025 | IT | 🇮🇳 India | 350 | Confirmed |
Consultancy Engagements
Retail Peers
How Wesfarmers's known offshore percentage (0.3%+) compares to reviewed retail peers.
| Company | ASX | Known Offshore* | Offshore Destinations |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARB Corporation | ARB | None found | - |
| Breville Group | BRG | None found | - |
| Domino's Pizza Enterprises | DMP | None found | - |
| Eagers Automotive | APE | None found | - |
| Endeavour Group | EDV | None found | - |
What Public Sources Say
All information below is sourced from publicly available documents and reporting. Excerpts are direct quotes. Click source links to verify.
“Anko is the innovation and technology hub for Kmart Group Australia. Our team of over 350+ team members in Bengaluru delivers excellence. KAS Services journey started in 2017 with 1 employee. Provides services in IT, Inventory, Analytics, Finance, and Accelerator.”
“Bunnings has revealed it will set up a dedicated technology development centre in the Indian software hub of Bangalore amidst a worsening Australian IT skills shortage.”