Franchise network Bartercard Australia has appointed Brian Hall managing director of the company he co-founded on QueenslandÕs Gold Coast in 1991.

Hall has more than 20 years experience in sales and sales management with the Australian arm of the worldÕs largest barter trade organisation. Over the past 18 years he has been hands-on in developing the systems and processes of the franchise model for Bartercard — with now 45 franchisees and approximately 20,000 members across Australia.

The franchise has also announced the appointment of Tony Wiese as chief operating officer, with responsibilities including the national franchising, sales and trading divisions.