Sunday, 29 July 2012

Election Nominees – GMT (PE Traders)


The following traders have advised us that they are nominees in the upcoming elections for the Trader's Advisory Committee. There are two positions for General Merchandise PE (Pre-existing License) representatives. Only General Merchandise PE Traders can vote in this category. Postal votes are expected to be sent to all eligible traders this week.
We have listed the nominees alphabetically which may be nothing like the order shown on your ballot paper. Make sure you read the voting instructions carefully. This is a great opportunity to select who you want to represent you as we move forward with the Future Vision for the QVM.

Ivano Guseli – Ivano has been trading at QVM as a caricaturist for around 13 years. He has been active in trader matters including Trader Focus Groups and more recently in the Trader/Board/MCC meetings examining a future vision for QVM.
Q. What do you see as the role of a trader representative? A. “Effective representation, honesty, and transparency”.



John Magno – John has been at the market since he was 7 years old and has served as a trader for around 35 years. John has been active in trader/management discussions over a number of years and is currently a Trader Representative on the Trader’s Advisory Committee.

Q. What do you see as the role of a trader representative? A. “Do the best we can for every stallholder in the market.”





Michael Presser – Michael has been trading at the market for 34 years and has been active as a Trader Representative on the Trader’s Advisory Committee for the last 15 years.

Q. What do you see as the role of a trader representative? A. “To represent traders honestly, avoid disadvantaging any trader, and to help preserve the market in its entirety.”





Glenn Rayner – Glen has been a trader for 34 years and has been actively involved as a Trader Representative in the past.

Q. What do you see as the role of a trader representative? A. “To ensure trader’s rights are not compromised and that rents are sustainable.”







Greg Smith – Greg has been a trader at the market for approximately 33 years. He has been active in trader matters including Trader Focus Groups and more recently in the Trader/Board/MCC meetings examining a future vision for QVM.

Q. What do you see as the role of a trader representative? A. “To work for all traders in ensuring the QVM is a profitable and enjoyable place to work.”