Gerry Harvey

He is the founder and chairman of one of Australia's most successful companies, Harvey Norman.

This retail giant has build a world class retailing business, specialising in electrical and home items.

As a businessman, Mr Harvey is in a class of his own.

Disclaimer: Media Man Australia purchases items from Harvey Norman on a regular basis, and plans to come to a business arrangement with this impressive entrepreneur.

Bio

Gerry Harvey is an Australian entrepreneur.

He is best-known for being the executive chairman of Harvey Norman Holdings Ltd., a large company which runs Australian bulky goods retail chain Harvey Norman, a company that Harvey co-founded with Ian Norman. The company also owns the bulky goods retailers Domayne, Joyce Mayne, and part owns the sports goods retailer Rebel Sport, along with numerous other, smaller businesses. Harvey adopts a very hands-on approach to his business, appearing as a spokesman during radio adverts for Harvey Norman. He frequently gives comment on economic and business matters in the national press and television media and has a sizeable public profile. He is generally regarded as a slightly maverick businessman with a down-to-earth Australian attitude.

Over the last decade he has become increasingly involved in breeding race horses. He is now considered one of the largest breeders in the world, with over 600 thoroughbreds in his stables.

He also owns 50% of the Magic Millions, one of the largest and most expensive thoroughbred auction events in the Australian racing industry.

He has been married twice, currently to Katie Page who is the CEO of Harvey Norman Holdings Ltd. (Credit: Wikipedia).

Website

Harvey Norman

Profiles

Magic Millions

Gaming

Entrepreneurs and Innovators

News

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