Gary Mortimer is a Professor of Marketing and Consumer Behaviour at the QUT Business School. Prior to joining QUT, Professor Mortimer spent over 25 years working with some of Australia’s largest general merchandise and food retailers.
In 2021, he was appointed as the Chair of the Consumer Research Advisory Committee for the Australian Retailers Association.
He seeks to bridge the gap between industry and academic research by working closely with industry partners to deliver high impact, relevant research that informs the retail and pharmacy sectors. His current research looks at pro-social rule breaking and consumer oriented deviance in retail and service settings.
Experience
2019–present
Professor, QUT, Brisbane
2016–2019
Associate professor, QUT, Brisbane
2013–2016
Senior Lecturer, QUT, Brisbane
2011–2013
Lecturer, QUT, Brisbane
2010–2011
Associate lecturer, QUT, Brisbane
2008–2010
Retail Operations Manager, Coles Group - Shell Allaince (Fuel & Convenience)
2001–2008
State Merchandise Co-ordinator, Coles Group
Education
2009
Griffith University, Brisbane, PhD
2005
Griffith University, Brisbane, Bachelor of Commerce - Honours
2003
Griffith University, Brisbane, Bachelor of Commerce (Retail Operations)
Research Areas
Marketing (1505)
Marketing Management (Incl. Strategy And Customer Relations) (150503)
Consumer Oriented Product Or Service Development (150501)