BRISBANE MARKETS LIMITED - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Member of the SENIOR MANAGEMENT Team
- Retail Market Manager
Adam has worked for BML for over 10 years, overseeing market relocations, events and promotions for all retail market brands.
With a focus on small business and event management, Adam has developed department procedures, policies and training documents, and business operating policies. Adam works with external regulators to ensure operating compliance of the market and stallholder businesses.
Andrew Young - CEO, Managing Director
Job Titles:
- CEO
- Managing Director
- Member of the BOARD of DIRECTORS
- Member of the SENIOR MANAGEMENT Team
- Non - Executive Director of Perth Markets Group Limited
Andrew has a history of employment at a senior management level with extensive experience in policy and strategy formulation, service development, industry representation and Market operation and development.
His experience in the fresh produce industry includes engaging with relevant stakeholders at a State and Federal level and addressing national issues through his roles with BML, Brismark and Fresh Markets Australia.
He has had an active involvement in addressing issues impacting on the wholesaling sector of the fresh produce industry and has conducted research on central markets in Australia and parts of Asia, Europe and the USA.
Andrew played a leading role as part of the project team responsible for what became the successful bid to purchase the Brisbane Markets site in 2002 and as CEO, coordinated the seamless transition of ownership of the Brisbane Markets site to BML.
He has maintained a focus on the upgrading and development of the Brisbane Markets site and the strategies contributing to the ongoing growth and success of the company.
Andrew is a Non-Executive Director of Perth Markets Group Limited having been appointed in 2015 ahead of the acquisition of the Markets in 2016, and an Executive Director of Fresh Markets Australia.
Andrew holds a Bachelor of Commerce, a Bachelor of Agricultural Science with Honours, a Diploma of Corporate Management, is a Certified Chief Executive Officer, is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and is a Fellow Certified Practicing Accountant.
Job Titles:
- Chairman of the BOARD of DIRECTORS
Job Titles:
- Audit Committee ( Chair )
- Finance
- Member of the BOARD of DIRECTORS
- Non - Executive Director
- Chairman of Queensland Rugby League
Bruce has been a Non-Executive Director of Brisbane Markets Limited since November 2012. Bruce has extensive experience in chartered accounting covering many industry sectors, and consults to and serves on the boards of several private and/or family-owned businesses.
Bruce is currently the Chairman of Queensland Rugby League. Formerly, Bruce was the Chair of BDO Queensland, Managing Partner of Horwath Brisbane, Chairman of Horwath Australia, and the Deputy Chairman and Director of 20 years of the Queensland Academy of Sport. Bruce is a regular speaker at industry conferences and professional development seminars nationally and has written many articles on a wide range of family business issues.
Bruce has a Bachelor of Commerce, is a Fellow Chartered Accountant and a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Bruce is also an Adjunct Professor at the Australian Centre for Family Business, Bond University.
Job Titles:
- Chief Administration Officer
- Member of the SENIOR MANAGEMENT Team
Reporting to the Managing Director and CEO, Joady holds the dual role of Chief Administration Officer for BML and Brismark, is the Assistant Company Secretary for BML and the Secretary for Brismark. Joady works closely with the Managing Director and CEO and the Board of Directors for both BML and Brismark and is responsible for the management of the corporate office and all board administrative matters, including the preparation of all board and committee reporting.
Joady oversees BML's marketing and communications team and administration team, including the Site Service Centre. She also oversees BML's HR team jointly with the CFO. Similarly, she is responsible for Brismark's administration team and more broadly supports Brismark organisational management. Joady is accountable for BML's shareholder dealings and in reinforcing the strategic direction of BML and Brismark.
Joady has over 25 years' experience in senior administrative management roles and extensive experience in Board administration. She has been working with BML since 2012.
Joady has a Masters Degree in Business Administration, a Graduate Diploma in Applied Corporate Governance and Risk Management, is an Associate of the Governance Institute of Australia and is a Justice of the Peace (Qualified)
Job Titles:
- Chief Information Officer
- Member of the SENIOR MANAGEMENT Team
Luke has worked for BML for over 10 years, and has led several large technology projects, including access control upgrades, CCTV installations, cybersecurity initiatives, licence plate recognition implementation, and many more.
Luke and his team work with each department to explore business solutions utilising automation, cloud, and various other technologies.
Luke holds several internationally-recognised industry certifications and has 20 years' experience in the IT sector.
Job Titles:
- Chief Operating Officer
- Member of the SENIOR MANAGEMENT Team
Reporting to the Managing Director and CEO, Mark has 20 years' experience in Australia and internationally across project management, design coordination, asset management and development projects in leading client-side organisations, representing multiple sectors.
Mark's role oversees the Operations team, focusing on the daily running of Brisbane Markets, working with our Tenants to ensure a safe, clean and compliant working environment, along with overseeing the Infrastructure team, who deliver general site maintenance and sustainable capital investment projects of varied sizes including new tenancy builds.
Job Titles:
- Chief Financial Officer
- Member of the SENIOR MANAGEMENT Team
- Chartered Accountant and Chartered Secretary
Reporting to the Managing Director and CEO, Murray is a Chartered Accountant and Chartered Secretary with over 30 years' experience in senior finance roles across a number of industries including retail, manufacturing, franchising, property and freight service industries.
Murray's strengths are in the areas of financial management, accounting, commercial management, dispute resolution, legal interpretation, strategic and operational business, governance, risk, compliance, and company secretarial duties.
Murray has strong financial acumen and an ability to understand key risks and opportunities, and to see how a business can position itself strategically for changes in the external business environment. Murray has worked for Brisbane Markets Limited since 2014 and manages finance, contract management, and human resources functions of the organisation in addition to overseeing the Saturday Fresh Market operation.
Murray has a Bachelor of Business (Accounting), is a Chartered Accountant, and is a Fellow of the Governance Institute of Australia.
Job Titles:
- Member of the BOARD of DIRECTORS
Nicole is a Partner in the Corporate Advisory and Governance practice of HopgoodGanim Lawyers and has worked at the firm for more than 25 years. Throughout her career she has built a highly successful corporate law practice advising public and private companies on corporate structuring, due diligence and corporate governance, capital raisings and mergers and acquisitions. Nicole's experience includes advising ASX-listed organisations, mid-cap companies, international firms and overseas entities seeking to expand into the Australian market.
In 2019, she was recognised as a Leading Commercial Lawyer - Queensland in Doyle's Guide and was most recently named in The Best Lawyers™ in Australia 2022-2024 for Corporate Law and corporate/governance practice. Nicole is the Deputy Chair of The Gregory Terrace Foundation and is on the board of the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital Foundation (RBWHF).
Nicole holds both a Bachelor of Commerce and a Bachelor of Law (Honours) and was admitted the Supreme Court of Queensland and the High Court of Australia in 1999. She is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Management.
Job Titles:
- Member of the BOARD of DIRECTORS
- Director of Smart Berries Pty Ltd
- Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors
Noel has comprehensive knowledge of the fruit and vegetable industry, having been Managing Director of RW Pascoe, a leading Brisbane Markets fruit and vegetable wholesaling business since 1989. During this time he has been involved with all aspects of running this successful business.
Noel is a Director of Smart Berries Pty Ltd, one of the larger berry producing companies in Australia and New Zealand.
He has also been a Director of Brismark since 2000.
Noel is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Job Titles:
- Deputy Chair of the BOARD of DIRECTORS
- Non - Executive Director
Deputy Chair and Non-Executive Director Peter has been a Non-Executive Director of Brisbane Markets Limited since 1999. His family has a long history in the Brisbane Markets and Peter is a second-generation member with 45 years' experience in fruit and vegetable wholesaling. He is currently a consultant for Global Fresh Australia and New Zealand.
Peter was a Director of Brismark from 1988-2021, and is also a Director of a number of private companies. Peter is also the Managing Director of Magic Bloodstock Racing, a thoroughbred horse racing and breeding business.
Peter is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Job Titles:
- Member of the BOARD of DIRECTORS
- Non - Executive Director
- Managing Director of Murray Bros
Stephen brings over 25 years' experience to the Board and a deep undertaking of the wholesaling sector of the fresh produce industry. He has broad commercial experience and business acumen with a detailed understanding of board and corporate governance, succession planning and expertise in a range of compliance matters including quality assurance, food safety and work health and safety.
As Managing Director of Murray Bros, Stephen has overseen the growth of the company which is now one of the largest wholesalers in the Brisbane Markets involved in both the domestic and export markets and in servicing all sectors of the industry.
Stephen's industry knowledge is supported by a broad understanding of the law and legal issues with a special focus on the history and issues surrounding the Horticulture Code of Conduct both practically and through Government lobbying.
He has been a Director of Brismark since 2004 and has held the role of Deputy Chair since 2018. Stephen is also a past Director of Fresh Markets Australia, a national organisation representing the interests of fruit and vegetable wholesalers.
Stephen holds Bachelor of Laws from the University of Queensland and has been admitted to both the Supreme Court of Queensland and the High Court of Australia.
Job Titles:
- Member of the BOARD of DIRECTORS
- Non - Executive Director on the Board
- Strategy and Investment Committee ( Chair )
Stuart brings many years of experience as a senior executive in the property sector, specifically within ASX-listed groups, government agencies and not-for-profit organisations. Stuart has extensive expertise in the management and development of complex property portfolios through his role as the Chief of Development and Capital Planning for Southern Cross Care Qld and previously as the Director of Building, Planning Facilities and Property with the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Brisbane.
Stuart is Non-Executive Director on the board of several organisations, including Bolton Clarke (formerly RSL Care RDNS), Deaf Connect, Nazareth Care Australasia, National Trust of Queensland, Sisters of St Joseph Stewardship Council and Property Advisory Panel and the Heritage Council of Queensland. Additionally, he is a member of the Property Council of Queensland, sitting on the Social Infrastructure Committee and the Queensland Catholic Education Commission grant assessment committee. Stuart has a Bachelor of Economics, Post Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance and Investment, Diploma in Project and Construction Management, and is also a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.