Cash Converters is continuing to go from strength to strength and has announced the key appointment of Lee Porter as a business development manager.

Lee, 47, has more than 10 years experience with national franchise companies working predominately for ODC Ltd, the holding company for the Prontaprint and Kall Kwik business design and print franchises. As the number of Cash Converters stores across the UK continues to grow Lee will be joining a team of business development managers who span the 190 stores.

Lee will be responsible for auditing and advising Cash Converters stores across the centre of England from Nottingham to North London, working closely with the franchisees to help develop their businesses further.

Launched in Australia in 1984, Cash Converters has grown exponentially with representation in 21 countries worldwide and to a network of over 600 franchised stores. The company currently has over 190 stores in the UK and is on target to reach 200 stores this summer.

Lee said: “Cash Converters is a passionate and exciting company that ensure that the people are at the heart of everything they do. After meeting with chief executive David Patrick and senior business development manager, Nathan Sermon, I was sure it was a company I wanted to be a part of.”

Commenting on the appointment, David Patrick, said: “I am delighted that Lee has joined us, his enthusiasm and drive means not only will he fit well with the team but also ensure that the business continues to expand and develop.”