Nutrien Harcourts has appointed Andrew Brien as its new Chief Executive Officer, with the rural and regional real estate network flagging acquisitions as a key part of its growth strategy.
Andrew takes over leadership of the network’s 300-plus agents across more than 200 locations nationwide.
The appointment comes at a pivotal moment for Nutrien Harcourts, which has signalled it is actively looking to acquire other networks and expand its presence across regional Australia.
“We are thrilled to welcome Andrew to the Harcourts family,” said Adrian Knowles, CEO of Harcourts Australia.
“His strategic vision aligns perfectly with our commitment to delivering exceptional service across rural and regional markets.”
Andrew brings a Master of Business Administration from the Australian Institute of Business and previously served as National Head of Residential Real Estate for another national network.
He has also owned and managed real estate businesses across multiple states and territories.
“I am honoured to take on the role of CEO of Nutrien Harcourts at a significant time for the business,” Andrew said.
“We have strong foundations, a trusted presence across regional and rural Australia, and a genuine opportunity to build momentum.”
He outlined his immediate priorities as listening to the network, identifying performance opportunities, and addressing barriers facing individual offices.
“My immediate priority is to listen to the network, understand where the opportunities and pressure points are, and ensure we are focused on the actions that will make the biggest difference,” Andrew explained.
“That means backing our people, improving consistency, strengthening performance, and helping our offices build stronger businesses in their local markets.”
Andrew positioned the role as focused on practical outcomes rather than dramatic transformation.
“This next phase is about practical growth,” he said.
“It is about supporting our people, lifting capability, creating stronger alignment across the business, and ensuring we deliver a consistently high standard of service to clients and communities.”
Nutrien Harcourts combines agricultural expertise with real estate services, focusing on farming enterprises, lifestyle properties, and residential sales in regional areas.