Poolwerx Corporation’s CEO John O’Brien was delighted to accept the trust of the FCA members and the backing of the FCA Board when he was re-elected as the
Franchise Council of Australia (FCA) Chairman for his second term in November last year.
While the FCA Board remains stable, the importance of inclusiveness and a consistent level of representation on all fronts is reflected in the appointment of Tony Melhem (
Franchise Forum representative, Gloria Jean’s Coffees), Rod Wakefield (The Coffee Club) and Diana Williams (Women in Franchising Forum representative, Fernwood Women’s Health Clubs).
The FCA Board also ratified several new initiatives including giving the Franchise Forum representative full voting rights. In another move, FCA Board member and Victorian Chapter President Phil Blain (Franchise Alliance) was voted to be the Chair of the Service Provider Forum. This newly formed forum will ensure there is high level representation for franchise sector suppliers. With a strong background in education, The Coffee Club CEO Rod Wakefield was also voted in as the Chair of the Education Committee.
George Yammouni (Bathroom Werx) was also re-elected as Deputy Chair and Finance Director for another term.
John O’Brien – Chairman
George Yammouni – Deputy Chairman & Finance Director
Stephen Giles – Director, VIC & Chair of Ethics and Legal Committees
Alan Branch – Director, SA
Phil Ciniglio – Director, QLD
Stephen Hansen – Director, WA
Phil Blain – Director, VIC
Chairman of Franchise Alliance and Victorian Principal
Chair of the Service Provider Forum
Diana Williams – Director & Whirlwind Women in Franchising Representative
Chris Malcolm – Director, Vic
Ken Rosebery – Director, NSW
Tony Melhem – Director & Chair of the FCA Franchise Forum
Rod Wakefield – Director, FCA Academy Chairman
Steve Wright – FCA Executive Director
18-Mar-2008