Who Are We?
Supanews' success can be largely attributed to the passion and drive of our key people. Our vision is to create a stronger and more robust newsagency model and to provide franchisees with a manageable and profitable business.
Adrian Gaskin - Supanews Managing Director/Founder
Adrian Gaskin is the founder and Managing Director of Supanews. Adrian has over 40 years experience in newsagency retail. Adrian started Supanews in 1994. Adrian's passion and entrepreneurial drive have helped him grow the business from a single store into an industry-leading retail chain with 47 stores.
Anna Gaskin - General Operations Manager
Anna is the General Operations Manager and Group Buyer for the Supanews business. Anna is directly accountable for the oversight of the day-to-day operations of the business, along with responsibilities for group buying, particularly the card and gift category. Anna has over 20 years experience in newsagency operation and management.
Claire Barratt - Supanews In-House Legal Counsel
LLB, LLM, GradDipLegPrac, GradDipACG
Claire is the in-house Legal Counsel for Supanews Retail Pty Ltd. Claire's focus is on providing timely and relevant advice to Supanews on all matters, including franchising, property and other commercial transactions. With the business’ internal legal assets, Claire is able to advise the company on all commercial matters relevant to its daily operations. Claire has been employed within the Supanews business since 2011. She holds a degree in Law from Bond University and a Masters of Law from the Queensland University of Technology, Graduate Diploma in Applied Corporate Governance from Chartered Secretaries Australia, and is admitted to practice as a solicitor in Queensland and the High Court of Australia.
Claire is the in-house Legal Counsel for Supanews Retail Pty Ltd. Claire's focus is on providing timely and relevant advice to Supanews on all matters, including franchising, property and other commercial transactions. With the business’ internal legal assets, Claire is able to advise the company on all commercial matters relevant to its daily operations. Claire has been employed within the Supanews business since 2011. She holds a degree in Law from Bond University and a Masters of Law from the Queensland University of Technology, Graduate Diploma in Applied Corporate Governance from Chartered Secretaries Australia, and is admitted to practice as a solicitor in Queensland and the High Court of Australia.