Business Brokers

Sue Blatchford, a seasoned business professional and daughter of SBX founder Colin Bennie, currently leads SBX Business Brokers, upholding the core values and business methodologies instilled by Colin during his 30-year tenure. With a commitment to helping business owners of all scales and industries achieve the best possible outcomes in the sale of their businesses, while fostering a collaborative approach amongst the brokering team. Sue operates with a comprehensive understanding of market dynamics. Licensed as a Class 1 Real Estate Agent, Sue oversees both operations and marketing at SBX. She is highly focused on maximising the visibility of vendor listings promoting across various channels, including aggregator platforms, Google, social media, independent press, and direct buyer outreach programs. With over two decades of experience as a business owner, and co-founder of a Digital Marketing Performance agency, Sue has gained significant expertise in addressing the complexities and challenges associated with business growth and sales.  Her technological acumen dates back to 1992, encompassing roles such as a graphic designer, author, e-learning courseware developer, content strategist, and digital producer. Throughout her expansive career, Sue has collaborated with major Australian and international companies, leveraging her diverse skills to drive strategic growth and technological integration in business brokerage.

Kate Lowry is the Office Manager at SBX Business Brokers, overseeing the day to day running of business operations and ensuring the office functions efficiently and seamlessly. Working closely with Licensee Sue Blatchford, Kate plays a key role in maintaining regulatory compliance and supporting the broader brokerage team. With more than 20 years of experience in the Real Estate industry, Kate has held a variety of roles spanning marketing, operations, and administration. This diverse background has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of the sales process and the operational requirements behind successful transactions. Kate remains enthusiastic and passionate about the industry and is committed to supporting both vendors and purchasers throughout their journey. Her organisational expertise, attention to detail, and client focused approach make her an integral part of the SBX team.

Brad Fenton brings more than 35 years of experience in general business broking, making him one of the industry’s most seasoned and trusted professionals. He holds dual Real Estate and Business Broking Licences in both Queensland and New South Wales, giving him the regulatory expertise and cross border capability to manage transactions across multiple markets. Brad is highly regarded for his ability to sell businesses efficiently, supported by strong communication skills and a clear, process driven approach. His experience spans a wide range of industries, allowing him to navigate complex transactions while keeping buyers and vendors aligned throughout the sale journey. With a long standing history at SBX Business Brokers, Brad has built an extensive network of loyal clients. Many of his vendors and purchasers are repeat clients who return to him for continuity, trust, and proven results in their business sale transactions. This loyalty is a testament to Brad’s professionalism, market knowledge, and consistent ability to achieve successful outcomes.

Peter Meredith is an accomplished business broker with a rare combination of large-scale business ownership and professional brokerage experience. Originally from Toronto, Canada, he began his career in the retail jewellery industry before completing a Commerce Degree at McMaster University and moving into commercial real estate, where he spent eight years and obtained his Commercial Real Estate Broker’s Licence. In 1995, Peter relocated to Australia and co-founded his first Domino’s Pizza store in Newcastle. Over the next 20 years, he grew the business to 13 stores employing more than 400 staff across Sydney and Newcastle. With more than 25 years as an owner-operator in the QSR and franchise sector, he gained deep expertise in operations, scaling, profitability, and exit strategy, ultimately selling his Domino’s group after sustained growth. For the past four years, Peter has specialised in business brokerage, advising buyers and sellers across hospitality, franchise, retail, training, and service businesses. Holding licences in Real Estate and Business Brokerage, he is known for his practical insight, strong negotiation skills, and owner-focused approach to achieving successful outcomes.

Gary brings more than 30 years of hands on business experience, underpinned by a successful career in the clothing industry where he owned and operated a thriving men’s casual clothing brand. His background provides him with deep operational insight, strong commercial acumen, and a genuine understanding of the challenges faced by business owners. Holding licences in both Real Estate and Business Brokerage, Gary has developed extensive expertise across hospitality, ecommerce, wholesale, and retail sectors. His well rounded experience enables him to confidently manage transactions across a diverse range of industries. For the past 15 years, Gary has been a Senior Broker with SBX, successfully facilitating the sale of businesses of all sizes. He is recognised for his strong negotiation skills, sales expertise, and exceptional client relationship management, consistently achieving positive outcomes for buyers and vendors alike. Gary’s combination of real world ownership experience and proven brokerage success makes him a trusted advisor throughout the business sale process.

Hannah (Sun Ja) Ahn is a Licensed Real Estate Agent and Business Broker with international credentials and a diverse transactional background. She has previously held real estate and business broking licences across South Korea, New Zealand, Victoria, and New South Wales, giving her a broad regulatory understanding and global perspective on business sales. Actively involved in the Korean community, Hannah has built a substantial network and loyal client portfolio, successfully facilitating numerous business sales over the years. Her cultural insight, language capability, and strong community ties allow her to connect buyers and sellers effectively across local and international markets. Hannah manages the sale of a wide range of businesses, from small cafés through to large scale manufacturing operations. Known for her professionalism and efficiency, she is committed to meeting client expectations and delivering smooth, successful transaction outcomes.

Jason is a Licensed Business Broker with more than 10 years of experience across the retail, wholesale, and manufacturing sectors. Combining hands on retail operations experience with a strong corporate management background, he brings practical commercial insight and strategic thinking to every transaction. Holding a degree in Business Management, Jason provides structured financial analysis and clear, commercially sound guidance throughout the sale process. His disciplined approach ensures both buyers and vendors are well informed and positioned for successful outcomes. Fluent in English and Korean, Jason works with clients both locally and internationally, offering seamless communication and cross border support where required. His analytical mindset and strategic negotiation skills enable him to navigate complex transactions with confidence and professionalism.

Amna brings more than fifteen years of experience across sales, acquisitions, and business consulting, underpinned by a proactive can do attitude and a strong commitment to client success. She specialises in business sale planning, strategic exit advisory, and successfully matching buyers and sellers to achieve outstanding transaction outcomes. Her experience spans a diverse range of industries, working with large listed corporations, privately owned businesses, and private equity fund buyers. This breadth of exposure allows Amna to understand transactions from multiple perspectives and deliver tailored, commercially sound advice. Servicing clients across Queensland, Amna is known for her energy, professionalism, and depth of market knowledge. She understands what it takes to get a deal done and prides herself on guiding clients confidently through the entire sale process. Amna also excels in identifying merger and acquisition opportunities, leveraging her national database of contacts to connect clients with qualified investors and strategic buyers. Her hands on approach ensures she supports every stage of the transaction journey, from initial planning through to settlement.

Kevin Hargraves brings decades of real world business experience to his role as a Business Broker, having built and operated successful enterprises since 1970. At the height of his ownership journey, Kevin simultaneously managed five businesses across five different cities, giving him rare, hands on insight into multi site operations, growth strategy, staffing, and profitability. In addition to his ownership achievements, Kevin has spent approximately five years working as a Business Coach, mentoring entrepreneurs and helping business owners improve performance, increase value, and prepare for successful exits. Kevin joined SBX in January 2025, where he now leverages his extensive commercial background to guide buyers and sellers through every stage of the transaction process. Based on the Gold Coast, he is known for his client first approach and his commitment to securing the best possible deal for those he represents.

Jensen Sutherland is a Licensed Real Estate Agent and Business Broker operating across Queensland and New South Wales. With more than a decade of hands on exposure to Mergers and Acquisitions, Jensen brings a strategic, commercially focused approach to business sales. Having worked within his family’s M&A firm, Jensen developed deep experience in transaction structuring, buyer engagement, and deal execution, alongside providing business consulting services across a broad range of industries. His background in business development, client relations, and marketing management has enabled him to guide numerous clients through the complexities of buying and selling businesses with clarity and confidence. Originally from the United States, Jensen leverages long standing international relationships to provide Australian clients with unique exposure to US based investors and cross border opportunities. His experience also extends into delivering tailored sales and marketing strategies for companies across multiple sectors, giving him a well rounded understanding of business operations and value drivers. Passionate about helping business owners maximise value and achieve successful exits, Jensen takes a hands on, strategic approach to every transaction, ensuring both buyers and vendors are positioned to achieve their goals.

Claude Sawaya is an experienced Business Broker with a strong foundation in both brokerage and business ownership. With six years’ experience as a Business Broker and two years with SBX, Claude brings practical market knowledge, sharp negotiation skills, and a client focused approach to every transaction. A Fully Licensed Estate Agent, Claude combines his formal qualifications with more than 30 years of hands on hospitality experience, having owned and operated cafés and restaurants. This real world background gives him deep operational insight and makes him a trusted specialist in hospitality and manufacturing businesses. Known for his strong people skills and professional, results driven mindset, Claude is passionate about business and committed to delivering outstanding outcomes for his clients. His ability to build relationships, understand buyer and vendor needs, and negotiate effectively has been key to his ongoing success. Claude’s aim is simple: to help buyers purchase businesses successfully while ensuring vendors achieve the best possible results in the sale of their business.