Company Profile

"The Pecking Order!"

Stephen Gleeson - Director, General Manager

Stephen has been actively involved in the evolution of the Cheeky Chicken concept from its very inception. Stephen's principal responsibilities currently include: menu development, marketing and promotion, staff selection and training, sales analysis and planning, system and procedure development, merchandising, quality control, and negotiating supplier contracts. Stephen also liases daily with all store managers and generally oversees all operational aspects to do with the day-to-day functioning of the business.

To ensure he keeps his 'finger on the pulse', Stephen regularly works 'hands on' in various stores. Stephen's busy schedule as a Director of the company also includes responsibilities at industry seminars and training sessions, as a means of keeping ahead of the latest trends and innovations.

Brian McDonnell - Director, Financial Manager

Brian is the group financial controller, public officer and franchise manager. Brian has a twenty-year background in franchising and works as a senior management consultant in the industry, with direct responsibility for the implementation and development of the Cheeky Chicken franchise system.

Brian also maintains small-business and advertising lecturing roles with Swinburne University, as well as his responsibilities with the group's retail consultancy, Complete Retail Solutions.

Maurice Lee - Director

Maurice works as a senior mathematics teacher in the state secondary school system, as well as assisting Stephen in working hands-on in peak periods, and is instrumental in the design and fit-out stages of new stores. Additionally, Maurice directs the company's planning activities with Stephen and Brian through regular planning and directors' meetings.