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New CEO for Franchise
Association of New Zealand
Robyn Pickerill is appointed
to FANZ as the new CEO,
replacing Graham Billings
who retired in December
after seven years of positive
leadership.
achieve their goals and over the next few
Robyn joins FANZ from a background of
management, marketing and communication
roles across the Photographic, Consumer
Electronics, Retail and IT related industries.
Government liaison and opportunities to
As an energetic and commercially astute
senior level Marketing and General Manager,
Robyn has much experience at driving
strategic and marketing initiatives to success.
privilege to be working for FANZ and I will
Robyn is passionate about providing support
and structures to assist business owners to
4-5 August 2016
months she hopes to meet members and
learn first-hand about the opportunities and
challenges which present for the year ahead.
The Franchise Association of New Zealand
is a well-respected and high performing
association, providing members with
credibility, information, representation,
network with peers, attend conferences,
and participate in the prestigious Westpac
Franchise Awards. Robyn says, “It is a
do my utmost to continue to develop the
Association.”
To contact Robyn Pickerill email:
robyn@franchise.org.nz
“It is a privilege to be
working for FANZ and I will
do my utmost to continue to
develop the Association.”
Franchise Association of
New Zealand Conference 2016
Trinity Wharf Hotel Tauranga
The theme for this year’s conference is ‘Building
Your Brand’ and the conference will open with
a presentation by Chris Brown, NZ Director of
Marketing for one of the world’s leading franchise
brands McDonald’s. A great opportunity to learn from
the masters of franchising!
Conference registration will include invitations to two
social events where delegates can relax, recharge and
enjoy their surroundings.
For more information see pages 74-75
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