Gerry Harvey and Katie Page inducted into Gold Coast Business Hall of Fame
The co-owners of Magic Millions, Harvey Norman Executive Chair, Gerry Harvey and Harvey Norman CEO, Katie Page, have been inducted into the Gold Coast Business Hall of Fame in a glittering presentation featuring some of Australia’s best-known business and political figures.
The high-profile pair were presented with the honour before a crowd of more than 700 people at the 30th annual Gold Coast Business Excellence Awards Gala held at The Star Gold Coast on Saturday night.
Gold Coast Business Excellence Awards president Adam Twemlow said the unofficial Gold Coast residents’ efforts have helped to shape the Gold Coast’s sporting, cultural, retail and tourism landscape for 40 years.
After the international retail operation Harvey Norman listed on the Australian Stock Exchange in 1987, Gerry Harvey teamed up with advertising guru John Singleton and horse breeder Rob Ferguson to rebuild the Magic Millions thoroughbred auction and racing business in 1998.
In 2011, Gerry and Katie bought the Magic Millions outright and set about transforming Magic Millions into the must-attend destination for thoroughbred racing excellence and a world-class calendar of equine sporting events that are designed to appeal to everyone and all with the Gold Coast as the spectacular backdrop.
In 2025 alone, the Magic Millions Carnival contributed over $50 million in economic value to the Gold Coast and Queensland, with over 100,000 visitor bed nights created across the 14 days in January.
“The Magic Millions Yearling Sale and Raceday has now grown to become one of the world’s premier international equine sporting and lifestyle events, attracting buyers, breeders, celebrities, and tourists from around the world,’’ Mr Twemlow said.
“The event has boosted the Gold Coast’s reputation as a luxury tourism and equine sporting and thoroughbred racing hub. Tonight’s induction is timely, as the Magic Millions Sales celebrates its 40th Anniversary in January 2026.
“The event showcases the Gold Coast as not only a holiday destination but also a luxury lifestyle hub, mixing sport, fashion, and entertainment.”
The couple also own extensive residential and commercial property holdings on the Gold Coast and has undertaken several developments, including the M3565 mid-rise tower on the beachfront at Main Beach.
For over 20 years ,Katie Page has been the strongest advocate for the recognition, promotion and pathway creation for Australian women in sport, education and employment.
In 2004, Katie became the first woman appointed to the board of an Australian football code with her appointment to the National Rugby League board.
The pair have provided sponsorship and support for countless community organisations, including brand partnerships with the Gold Coast Titans, the Gold Coast Suns AFLW team, basketball, netball, Surf Life Saving Australia, Thoroughbred welfare, soccer, cricket,and surfing, in addition to the Australian Olympic and Paralympic teams.
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