The National Franchise Exhibition

Speakers

Tap into a wealth of industry expertise at The National Franchise Exhibition through a packed programme of 50+ free talks, panels and workshops. Grasp the basics of franchising, learn more about the latest industry trends or discover how to franchise your business.

Keynote – Steph McGovern
Friday 4 October
Main Stage 13:00 – 13:30

A new era – the power of franchising in today’s economy

Award-winning journalist, broadcaster and now franchisor – Steph McGovern has worked at the forefront of financial journalism for over fifteen years. Don’t miss her keynote talk ‘A new era – the power of franchising in today’s economy’ to gain valuable insights into the current economic landscape as she inspires entrepreneurs to create wealth through franchising.

Seats are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis! Book your free ticket to The National Franchise Exhibition and arrive early to secure your spot!

Speakers at The National Franchise Exhibition include…

Amrit Dhaliwal

CEO

Kristen Horler

Head of Franchise Sales

Ben Branson

CEO

Rebecca Newenham

Franchise Consultant

Natalia Shvarts QFP

Franchise Law Partner

John Preston

Managing Director

Caroline Strawson

CEO, Educator & Global Impact Leader

James Carr

COO

Rob Hall

Franchise Development Consultant

David Paulson

Business Development Director

Aisha Smith

Account Manager

Nick Williams

Franchise Development Consultant

Leigh Smith

Director of Growth & Happiness

Nick Tubb

Commercial Director

Phil Mowat

Managing Consultant

John Pratt

Partner

Damien Boehm

Founder & CEO

Dan Penn

Head of Network Development

Annie Hawkins

Account Manager

Paul Courtman-Stock

Franchising Recruitment and Reputation Consultant

Natalie Ilangakoonge

National Franchise Sales Manager

Dan Archer

CEO

Sophie Peasley

Solicitor

Deborah Rudge

Franchising Recruitment and Reputation Consultant

Lisa Stead

COO

Alan Wilkinson

Head of Franchise Development

Ken Deary

Owner/Chairman

Pauline Cowie

Commercial Partner and Head of Franchising

Lee Parry

National Network Performance & Strategy Manager

Andy Thompson

Chairman & UK Franchisor

David Glover

Joint CEO

Paul Lewis

Managing Director

Liam Hobbs

Managing Director

Nicholas Sheehan

Chief Revenue Officer

Sam Petter

Founder

Deborah Salsbury

Director

Dani Hickman

Co-Director

Emma Higgins

Director of Sales

Cressida Bullock

Managing Director

Helen Simmons

Director

Mark Whitwood

Founder and CEO

Sarah Hayworth

Founder

Lucy Shrimpton

Founder

Mike Hedgecox

Co-owner & Director

Paul Watson

Director

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The National Franchise Exhibition returns to the NEC, Birmingham, on 4 & 5 October 2024. Meet the teams behind industry-leading franchise brands and benefit from a packed schedule of 50+ free talks – offering something for everyone!

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