Peter Tighe

Mr Tighe started his working career in the family-owned JH Leavy & Co business, which is one of the longest established fruit and vegetable wholesaling businesses in the Brisbane Markets at Rocklea and has been trading since the late 1800s. As the owner and managing director of JH Leavy & Co, Mr Tighe expanded the company along with highly respected farms and packhouses that have been pleased to supply the company with top quality fruit and vegetables for wholesale/export for over 40 years. JH Leavy & Co is considered one of the most successful businesses operating within the Brisbane Markets. Mr Tighe has held roles in various sub-committees which include Chairman of Safety and Tenant Advisory Committee, BML Strategy Investment Committee, and Legal and Compliance Committee.