Brad Harker
About Brad Harker
Brad Harker is the Centre Manager at Westfield Strathpine and a mentor for executive business women at Queensland University of Technology. He has extensive experience in strategic planning, budgeting, and financial management, with a background in retail management and business ownership.
Company
Brad Harker is the Centre Manager of Strathpine, a Westfield Shopping Centre located in Brisbane, Australia. He has been in this role since 2011, where he oversees operations, strategic planning, and financial management. His work includes enhancing customer and community relations as well as ensuring environmental health and safety compliance.
Title
As the Centre Manager of Strathpine, Brad Harker is responsible for leading a team to achieve operational excellence at Westfield Shopping Centre. His focuses include strategic planning, budgeting, and maintaining a safe, enjoyable environment for both customers and staff.
Previous Roles at GameStop
Brad Harker's career includes significant experience at GameStop, where he worked from 2000 to 2011. His positions included Director of Stores for EB Games Australia and New Zealand, providing him with valuable international management experience. During his tenure, he was involved in overseeing store operations, staff training, and customer service across multiple locations.
Education and Expertise
Brad Harker holds an MBA from the Brisbane Graduate School of Business QUT, attained between 2001 and 2007, and a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Newcastle, completed in 1993. His education provides him with a strong foundation in business and strategic management, which he applies to his current role at Westfield. Additionally, he is a mentor for executive business women through Fostering Executive Women at Queensland University of Technology.
Background in Retail Management
Before his current role, Brad Harker accumulated extensive retail management experience. From 1996 to 1999, he served as Area Manager for Angus & Robertson in New South Wales and owned a Calendar Club business. From 1993 to 1996, he worked at Roger David Menswear as a Store Manager and State Trainer, honing his skills in team leadership and retail operations.