Former Austereo Executive Hit By Pie Face Liquidation

Brian Bickmore who held the key positions of CFO and Group General Manager of Austereo, and was one of the founders of the radio network; is one of several investors who have been hit by franchise business Pie Face going into voluntary liquidation.

Bickmore is not the only former Austereo executive who has ventured into the franchise business.

Former Austereo Group PD Jeff Allis founded the highly successful Boost Juice with his wife Janine . There are now more than 200 Boost stores and its parent company Retail Zoo now owns and manages other successful brands including Salsa’s and Cibo coffee.

Nicola Mills former Austereo Marketing Director / General Manager founded, and is CEO of Pacific Retail Management which owns and manages the successful sushi brands Go Sushi, Wasabi Warriors and Sushi Tribe. They have over 45 stores operating in metro and regional markets.

Former Austereo CEO Brad March is one of several former Austereo senior executives who have invested in Pacific Retail Management. The company opens its first overseas store later this year and is about to open 5 stores on the Gold Coast.

Brad March  is also a director of RadioToday.