The bfa confirms new board of directors for 2018
Published: 09 February 2018
The British Franchise Association (bfa) has confirmed its new board of directors for 2018, covering the next 12 months.
The bfa congratulates and welcomes: Abel Campos (McDonald’s Restaurants), Paul Thompson (Water Babies) and Steve Watson (Agency Express) as newly elected full board member appointments; chair Trevor Brocklebank (Home Instead Senior Care) and Sean Derrig (Chemex International) as re-elected full board member appointments; Sean Goldsmith (Shuttercraft) as a newly elected associate board member appointment; and Louise Harris (Wilkins Chimney Sweep) as a re-elected associate board member appointment.
The full list of directors joining CEO Pip Wilkins on the board in 2018 is as follows:To ensure it represents all stakeholders in franchising, the bfa’s board comprises 11 full members, two associate members, three affiliate members (professional advisers, one of which must be a legal expert), three franchisees, and the CEO. All franchisor and affiliate positions are nominated and elected by members, guaranteeing that the association’s governance and direction is driven by its membership.
Full member representatives
- Trevor Brocklebank, Home Instead Senior Care (chair)
- Simon Bartholomew, Oscar Pet Foods
- Duncan Berry, Bluebird Care
- Craig Brown, Signs Express
- Abel Campos, McDonald’s Restaurants
- Ken Deary, Right at Home
- Sean Derrig, Chemex International
- Michael Eyre, Blazes Renewables (representative for international affairs)
- John Spencer, NIC Services Group
- Paul Thompson, Water Babies
- Steve Watson, Agency Express
Associate members
- Sean Goldsmith, Shuttercraft
- Louise Harris, Wilkins Chimney Sweep
Affiliate members
- Roz Goldstein, Goldstein Legal
- Shirley Hughes, Franchise Careers Centre
- Carl Reader, d&t chartered accountants
Franchisees
- Catharine Chalton, Home Instead Senior Care
- Mike Hurley, Dream Doors
- David Padmore, McDonald’s Restaurants
Trevor Brocklebank, who continues in his role as chair of the bfa, says: “2018 is going to be an exciting and busy year for all at the bfa, with substantial plans in place to help promote the strength of ethical franchising, publicise its benefits to the UK economy and continue to drive the sectors overall growth.
“We’d like to place on record our appreciation for the hard work of our outgoing directors, as well as welcoming all the new faces to the board, while looking forward to the opportunities to come this year.”
The elected chairs of the association’s forums for 2018, meetings for members to share best practice, experience and know-how, have also been confirmed:
- London/South East: David Glover, Caremark
- Northern: Michelle Fenwick, Heritage Healthcare
- Midlands: Tony Bowman, etyres
- Scotland: Suzie McCafferty, Platinum Wave
- South West: Maria Hartnell, Safeclean
Affiliate: Emma Lusty, Hamilton Pratt
