Brian Saharin, JP(Qual)

Born in South Africa, Brian is a 45-year doyen in the Foodservice Distribution sector across South Africa and Australia. Brian is now in a position to share some of his industry know-how with those who wish to benefit

Brian was a founding employee of The Bidvest/Bidfood Group in 1989. In 1991, he sold his live lobster distribution business to Bidvest and then worked for them in 5 separate businesses, the last 12 years of which he was managing director of a UK branded business in Durban, South Africa.

He migrated to Australia in 2006 and invested in a frozen fruit and berry business which he sold in 2009 to work for Moco Foodservice as Operations & Purchasing Manager, thereafter Superior Food Group in a National Operations role and then Quality Foods where he project managed the build of their distribution facility at Brisbane airport in the capacity of General Manager.

Brian is committed to achieving best in class business performance and brings a wealth of knowledge as a business broker to the LINK Business Brisbane team.