The British Franchise Association (bfa), the leading and trusted voice of UK franchising, is pleased to announce its new board members for 2022. The new members were announced at the bfa Annual General Meeting which took place on 8th December.
The bfa board plays a crucial role in proving strategic direction for the association and has a vital role to play in its continued success. All bfa board members bring extensive experience from their wide range of industries. The official starting date for the board members will be 17th January 2022.
Pip Wilkins, CEO at the bfa, notes, “The board do invaluable work in shaping the direction of the association, both now and in the future. Their knowledge, time and effort really do make a difference in helping the bfa continue to develop and stay at the forefront of the franchising industry. I would like to thank all of the board members for their hard work. There will be a strong sense of continuation with the members who remain on the board and I look forward to carrying on working with them.”
The continuing appointments are as follows:
Full board members
- Steve Watson Agency Express
- Ruth Brown Home Instead
- John Spencer NIC Services
- Paul Thompson Water Babies
Associate Member
- Sarah Cressall The Creation Station
Affiliate members
- Roz Goldstein Goldstein Legal
- Suki Dehal Lloyds Bank
- Shirley Hughes The Franchising Centre
There will be a number of re-elected board members:
Full Members
- Mike Graham Chemex
- Ben Kirby InXpress
- Angie Coates Monkey Music
- Simon Bartholomew Oscar Pet Foods
- Ken Deary Right at Home
We would also like to welcome newly elected board members:
Full Members
- Paul Courtman-Stock McDonalds Restaurants
- Lisa Stead Shuttercraft
Associate Members
- Eve Gonsalves Energie Fitness