Wade Thorpe

Wade Thorpe has extensive work experience in the retail industry. Wade started their career at The Freedom Machine in 2004 as a Retail Store Manager and eventually became the Director of the company in 2007. At The Freedom Machine, they were responsible for overseeing store operations and managing the overall business.

In 2018, Wade joined Trek Bicycle as the Victorian District Manager. In this role, they supervised the operations of all VIC Trek Direct Retail Stores. Wade worked closely with store managers and staff to improve operational efficiency and ensure adherence to the strategic direction and visual merchandising standards.

Wade then transitioned to the role of Retail Operations Specialist at Trek Bicycle. In this position, they provided training and development services to the AU retail staff. Wade was responsible for creating training content, implementing it at the store level, and continuously developing the skills of district and store managers.

Currently, Wade holds the position of Retail Training Manager - Retail Development AU at Trek Bicycle, starting in January 2023. Further details are not provided regarding the specific responsibilities and timeline for this role.

Wade Thorpe attended Wesley College, although no specific information about the degree or field of study pursued was mentioned.