The Brunel Appoints New General Manager

The award-winning boss of a major Reading shopping centre has taken over the helm at one of Swindon's most popular retail destinations.

Having been appointed by the centre’s property managers, FI-REM, Steve Fawke, 57, recently took up his post as General Manager of The Brunel in Swindon town centre.  

Steve Fawke said: "I wasn’t looking to move but this opportunity came up to join FI-REM.  It was a tough decision to leave Reading, I’m extremely proud of what I achieved in my eight years as Manager of Broad Street Mall.    Once I heard about the plans for The Brunel Centre I knew it was a challenge that I couldn’t resist”.

Under the management of Steve Fawke, Broad Street Mall Reading underwent major modernisation and saw an influx of new shops and a programme of promotions put the centre back on the town’s shopping map.

Earlier this year Steve Fawke was awarded runner-up in Shopping Centre Magazine’s coveted award for the best UK Shopping Centre Manager.

Bernard Ferris, Head of Shopping Centre Management UK and Europe at FI-REM said: “We’re delighted that Steve has decided to join us at The Brunel Swindon.  We have been aware of Steve for some time and watched what a great job he has been doing at Reading.  The Brunel Centre has great potential and Steve’s energy, ideas and experience are exactly what the centre needs”.