HARRIS WHO?
Did you know that Harris Farm Markets is family owned and run? Established in 1971, the company was formed as a single shop in Villawood. The founder, David Harris is the Managing Director to this day. HFM was the first Australian fruit and vegetable company to open in a supermarket style operation. The company remains at the forefront with products many of our competitors are only just starting to hear about!

With the esteemed help of over 900 employees, HFM serves customers across 20 different locations. We are committed to becoming Australias number one fruit and veg retailer. We were delighted to be voted Best Fruit and Vegetable Shop by readers of the Sydney Morning Heralds (sydney) magazine. Thank you!


David Harris
Managing Director

A proven and outstanding leader, David holds unparalleled knowledge and passion for fresh food. He hits the ground running each morning at 1am to head up the Harris Farm buying team! Based in the Sydney Markets at Flemington, the team focus on securing the very best quality and value for our customers. Today his wife, Catherine (Chairperson) and three sons, Luke (COO), Angus (CFO) and Tristan (GM Buying and Marketing), jointly manage of the business.
Catherine Harris AO PSM
Chairperson

Catherine holds 15 years experience in change management in corporate Australia. Positions held include Federal Director of Affirmative Action (1994-99), Fellow of the Institute of Company Directors, board member of Centre for Corporate Change (AGSM), Governments Best Practice Demonstration Program, former Deputy Chancellor of UNSW.

Currently UNSW Councillor, Sydney Cricket and Sports Board Trustee, Director of the Museum of Contemporary Art and the National Gallery of Australia Foundation Board.
Luke Harris
COO

Luke is Chief Operations Officer with Harris Farm Markets, the largest independent fruit and vegetable retailer in Australia.

As head of operations, Luke manages the internal and external operations of all 21 Harris Farm Markets sites, including the management of over 1000 store employees.

Developing store specific strategies, Luke works closely with the Executive team and Regional Managers to develop and deliver an outstanding retail business across the Harris Farm Markets platform.

In addition to running the operational side of the business, Luke controls business development opportunities, including locating buildings and redeveloping sites for future stores.  

Luke is an executive board member of Harris Farm Markets, Market Development and Consumer Advisory member to the Australian Vegetable Growers Association (AUSVEG), holds an executive level food and beverage certificate with Monash University, Executive Leadership certificate from Loyola Institute and a Family Business Association Forum Group Member.  

With over 15 years retail experience, Luke possesses a wealth of experience and knowledge within the retail and services industries. Luke has outstanding interpersonal skills, as well as being an inspiring leader in the workplace with a sharp eye for retailing.   

 

Angus Harris (B.Com M.App Fin GAICD)
CFO

Angus is responsible for the Financial Management, Information Technology, Transport and Logistics and Head Office support for the Harris Farm Group of Companies. Angus has filled his current role since 2003.

Prior to that Angus spent 5 years in the Banking and Finance industry both in Australia and abroad as a quantitative equities Analyst. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce (U.Syd) and a Master of Applied Finance (Macq.U.)

Tristan Harris
GM Buying & Marketing

Tristan joined the business 2 years ago and now manages Marketing and the non fruit and vegetable side of the business. This includes products such as cheese, bread, groceries and of course yoghurt! Tristan has a long and varied management experience in the Engineering and IT&T sectors including running his own business.

He holds an honours degree in Engineering from UNSW and is currently undertaking his MBA at the AGSM.