Minster Franchise MD, Mike Parker elected as Midlands Regional Chair, at the bfa’s AGM

The British Franchise Association (bfa) members have voted for Mike Parker, Managing Director at Minster Franchise, to be their Midlands Regional Chair for 2019. 

The bfa Annual General Meeting was held on Thursday 6th December in Birmingham, where Mike was elected by his peer group.

Mike says ” I am absolutely delighted and proud to represent the bfa in the Midlands. I have attended these meeting for some time and have always been impressed by the open debate that occurs. I hope to continue this tradition and to ensure attendees to continue to engage fully in these session” 

“It was a pleasure to support the bfa and to hear the progress report on 2018’s activity. I am astonished that there are so many high quality programmes and initiatives being run by a fairly small team whilst continuing to provide regular members services. Pip Wilkins and her new COO Emily Price are doing a fabulous job for all their members. Thanks to everyone in the team.”

Mike will begin the role in January for twelve months, he will be responsible for managing and chairing the Midlands regional meetings for the bfa.

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