About BSR

Our Leadership

Gavin Carter

Gavin Carter

Chief Executive Officer

Gavin has over 30 years’ experience in the consumer electronics and appliance industry. Starting as a retail store floor manager early in his career, Gavin became Betta Stores Limited youngest State Manager at the age of 25. He then went on to hold a number of National Senior Management roles within BSL. Prior to joining the senior leadership team of BSR Group in 2011, Gavin also held a number of Senior roles at the National Associated Retail Traders of Australia (NARTA) for 5 years in Sydney across Strategic planning, Merchandising, Buying, Category Management & Marketing. Since joining BSR, Gavin managed the merchandising and retail services teams, which provide direct support to the BSR Group’s network of member stores and more recently Chief Operating Officer overseeing the wider operations of the business across many departments and being an integral part of the Strategic direction for the group.

Adrian Mitchell

Adrian Mitchell

Chief Customer Officer

Adrian has over 24 years’ experience within the consumer electronics and appliance industry. Prior to joining the BSR Group in 2012, Adrian gained experience with WOW Sight & Sound, initially as a retail store manager and then for 7 years as a manager in the audio/visual category. At WOW, Adrian was responsible for new store rollouts involving procurement, in-store merchandising and the development of tactical marketing plans. Since joining, Adrian has guided the BSR Group through major updates to the group’s website, email and SMS platforms, digital marketing campaigns and the “Go Local” strategy. Adrian is responsible for Marketing & eCommerce, Customer Experience and IT.

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Alison Riley

Chief Merchandise Officer

Alison has over 26 years experience in the consumer electronics and telecommunications industries, spanning senior national roles in sales, marketing and management. Alison has held positions with Panasonic, Ingram Micro and LG Electronics, where she was Key Account Manager for Narta and BSR Group and responsible for strategic partner plans and marketing strategy. Since joining BSR in 2017 initially as Category Manager, then Group Manager Merchandising and now Chief Merchandise Officer, Alison is instrumental in driving BSR group's merchandise and supplier strategy, forging strategic supplier partnerships, and increasing BSR Group's share of market.

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Derek Haley

Chief Operating Officer BE Mech (UTS), MBA (UOW)

Derek brings over two decades of experience in strategy, operations, and transformation across retail, consumer goods, and supply chain industries. He has held senior executive roles, including General Manager of Business Development at NARTA and Director of Growth and Operations at Electrolux, where he led successful large-scale business improvement and growth initiatives, established high-performing teams that enhance customer value and profitability. Derek is passionate about fostering innovation, empowering teams, and shaping the future of retail through data-driven insights, operational excellence, and sustainable business practices.

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Troy Hincho

Chief Retail Officer

Troy has a wealth of experience and deep industry knowledge in the electrical appliance industry. Most recently joining us from Residentia where Troy was the General Manager. Prior to this he held a range of senior leadership roles across several of our suppliers, where he has overseen both retail and commercial divisions. Through these roles Troy worked closely with some of Australia's largest retailers and gained valuable insights into complex retail environments, whilst maintaining longstanding relationships across BSRs own franchise network.

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Lucy Laakso

Company Secretary and General Counsel

Lucy has been appointed as Company Secretary and General Counsel. Lucy brings extensive experience in corporate governance and legal affairs, having worked closely with Boards and executive leadership teams across a range of ASX-listed organisations, including Cromwell Property Group and other major companies. Her background includes providing strategic legal advice, overseeing governance frameworks, and supporting organisations through complex regulatory and compliance environments. Lucy’s depth of experience and strong governance focus will be a valuable addition to BSR as the business continues to grow and evolve.

Our Board of Directors

Top row from left to right: Mike Putt (Executive Director), Carolyn Parker (Non-Executive Director), Dominic McClelland (Non-Executive Director, Deputy Chairman), Glenn Cain (Non-Executive Director)

Bottom row, left to right: Graeme Cunningham (Non-Executive Chairman), Gavin Carter (CEO), Karen Hope (Non-Executive Director)

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Graeme Cunningham MAICD

NON-EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN

Graeme joined the BSR Group in November 2010 as Chief Executive Officer and led the group as CEO for 12 years until June 2022. He was appointed a Director of all BSR Group entities in 2021 and served as Executive Chairman from May 2024. Graeme has been the BSR Group’s Non-Executive Chairman since January 2026. Graeme has over 50 years’ experience in the electrical appliance industry having held senior management positions at Sharp Corporation, Southcorp Appliances and LG. Graeme is a Director of the National Associated Retail Traders of Australia (NARTA) and is Chair of the BSR Group’s Remuneration and Nomination Committee. Graeme is a Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

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Dominic McClelland MAICD

NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND DEPUTY CHAIRMAN

Dominic was a founding Director of BSR Australia Ltd and its subsidiaries and has served as Deputy Chairman since 2007. He has more than 40 years’ experience in electrical retailing, operating the Betta Home Living store in Batemans Bay, NSW from 1989 until December 2022, and the Betta Home Living store in Ulladulla, NSW from 1998 until 2015. Dominic is a former Director of Banksia Villages Ltd, a not-for-profit provider of residential and home-based aged care, and is a Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

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Carolyn Parker MBA, GDipStratLEAD, GAICD

NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Carolyn was appointed an independent Non-Executive Director of the BSR Group entities in June 2022 and serves as Chair of the BSR Group’s Audit and Risk Committee. Carolyn is a retail specialist with over 30 years’ management experience. She previously held senior executive roles at David Jones and has since formed her own retail company. Carolyn is a Non-Executive Director of Northern Rivers Housing, Regional Development Australia Northern Rivers NSW and National Trust Australia Queensland. Carolyn has a Master of Business Administration, a Graduate Diploma of Strategic Leadership and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

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Glenn Cain MAICD

NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Glenn has been a Director of BSR Australia Ltd since 2007 and also serves as a Director of its subsidiaries. Glenn has been involved in the operation of Betta Home Living Lismore, NSW and Chandlers Betta Home Living Casino, NSW since 2000. Glenn has 40 years’ experience in the retail electrical industry and has been retailing furniture since 1993. He and his family have been involved with the Betta brand for 32 years. Glenn served as inaugural Chair of the BSR Group’s Audit and Risk Committee until 2022 and is a Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

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Karen Hope EMBA (UTS), Ass.Dip Accounting, Cert. Accounting, GAICD

NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Karen was appointed an independent Non-Executive Director of the BSR Group entities in September 2024. Karen has over 25 years’ experience as a C-suite executive in consumer-driven businesses. Most recently, she held the position of VP and Managing Director, ANZ of Newell Brands (US listed owner of global brands including Sunbeam) until January 2024. Prior to this, she held senior executive positions at the Apparel Group and Barbeques Galore. Karen is a Member of the Finance Council for the Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney and a Non-Executive Director for Southern Cross Care (NSW/ACT). Karen has an Executive MBA from the University of Technology Sydney and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

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Mike Putt

Executive Director

Mike joined the BSR Group in January 2025 and was appointed an Executive Director of the BSR Group entities in November 2025. Mike brings more than 45 years’ experience in the appliance and consumer electronics industry. Prior to joining the BSR Group, Mike served as Managing Director of Electrolux Home Appliances Australia and New Zealand and was a member of the Electrolux Asia Pacific Leadership Team. He has also held the position of Director of the National Associated Retail Traders of Australia (NARTA).