Our Executive Team
Chris Cornforth
Group CEO & Co-Founder
Chris’ comprehensive understanding of the market and decades of experience in hospitality underpin Harvest’s ability to create meaningful experiences for patrons, deliver value for investors, and build a business that attracts great people and grows quality assets in high-growth regions.
Fraser Haughton
Chief Development Officer & Co-founder
Fraser has over 18 years of hospitality experience and the proven ability to curate bespoke capital improvements that meet the demands of our patrons and communities. His management and operational experience together with his eye for design sees Fraser execute high quality re-developments to increase the value of our assets.
James Hann
Chief Investment Officer
At Harvest, James plays a pivotal role in driving growth initiatives, supporting the expansion of our pub portfolio, and exploring new strategic opportunities. With a strong background in funds management and investment banking, his expertise spans the full investment lifecycle—from acquisition and management to divestment, across a range of sectors including infrastructure, renewable energy, property, gaming, technology, and industrials.
Aaron Day
CEO, Pubs
Since joining us in 2018, Aaron has played an integral role in driving operational efficiencies and pub performance; notably in delivering the Harvest Way to our staff. His background in procurement, projects and operations has geared Aaron with the skills to deliver strategies and tactics that see Harvest operate at its best.
Renee Bowden
Chief Financial Officer
As a Chartered Accountant, Renee has a well-rounded background in mergers & acquisitions, valuations, due diligence, audit and insolvency. She leads our finance and corporate development team from strength-to-strength which has provided us with a clear line of sight into the financial performance and opportunities of the portfolio.
Mark Pratt
Executive Director
Mark has extensive experience in funds management and investor relations, gained through senior leadership roles, including his time as Executive General Manager of Property at Australian Unity. There, he led strategy and operations across diverse sectors such as commercial property, healthcare real estate, social infrastructure, and private debt. His deep industry insights and strong network make Mark a key asset to driving Harvests' growth.