New Shark enters TEN’s Tank
Dr. Glen Richards, founder of pet care company Greencross, replaces John McGrath for Season 2.
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TEN’s Shark Tank line-up is changing for 2016 with Real estate entrepreneur John McGrath stepping down due to business commitments.
In his place will be Dr. Glen Richards, veterinary surgeon and founder and former CEO of pet care company, Greencross. The company is worth an estimated $700 million, oeprating more than 130 veterinary hospitals in Australia, New Zealand and China and with more than 200 stores operating as Petbarn and City Farmers in Australia and Animates in New Zealand.
He will join returning Sharks Janine Allis (Boost Juice), Andrew Banks (Talent2), Steve Baxter (internet pioneer) and Naomi Simson (RedBalloon).
“I’m looking forward to joining my fellow illustrious Sharks in what will no doubt be a fun and challenging experience,” he said.
“Shark Tank is a great opportunity to mentor, to inspire and to be inspired by some great Australian entrepreneurs and hopefully support their journey through investment and advice.”
Executive Producer Paul Leadon, said: “Network TEN is delighted to welcome Dr. Glen Richards to the Shark Tank.
“With his experience in retail and health care – both animal and human – Glen’s skill set will be a great addition to the Tank and a perfect complement to the other Sharks. And as we all know, Network TEN just loves a vet.”
Season Two begins filming this week.
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I’d love to know how much they all invested, he seemed to invest the least amount of times
Really love this show and sad that John isn’t returning this season.
Love this show and will miss John. Wish it was Naomi going instead- she adds nothing.
Is Sarah Harris back as host? I think her baby is due in December.
Given it’s only voice over I suspect much could be done at her pace.
Let’s hope they dont feel the need to include her giving the same long-winded introduction of each shark in the opener every single week like last season
She was off Studio 10 yesterday to work on Shark Tank.
I feel like John brought the least to the table in term of good and intreatinb TV. If anyone had to go I am glad it was him.
I loved this show and it’s a shame John isn’t on board coz he was central to that winning shark chemistry. Looking forward to a second season.
I too am looking forward to seeing season 2.