Top #0 Franchise Executives 2024

Top 30 Franchise Executives 2025 nominations are now closed.

The Top 30 Franchise Executives report, published by Franchise Executives, showcases exceptional individual performance by Australia’s franchisor professionals. 

It highlights executives who’ve driven business growth, innovation, and strong financial performance for their brands. These leaders, across various roles, are celebrated for their passion, dedication, and ability to foster a culture of creativity that propels their businesses forward in a competitive market.

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Nominations open
4 Nov 2024

Nominations close
25 Nov 2024

Submissions open
28 Nov 2024

Submissions close
13 Dec 2024

Report launch
23 May 2025

JUDGING CRITERIA
 
 Top 30 Franchise Executive submissions will be judged for leadership, innovation,
franchisee support, professional development and franchise citizenship.
Jay Westbury

Jay Westbury

CEO - Franchise Council of Australia

Jay is the CEO of the Franchise Council of Australia and has worked in industry associations over the last 30 years across many sectors that have a franchising foundation. His advocacy, leadership, and skills in public policy have impacted on many significant positive legislative outcomes for industry. He brings global experience and local Australian knowledge in running associations as a CEO.

Sara Pantaleo

Sara Pantaleo

Founder - Affari SP
Sandra Sanches

Sandra Sanches

Aussie Franchisee - Mortgage Broker

Sandra is an award-winning Aussie franchisee with eight years industry experience. After working with Telstra for more than a decade, she followed in her sister’s footsteps and became an Aussie broker in 2016. Six years later, Sandra, her sister and her daughter, also a qualified broker, opened their franchise in Epping, Victoria. Aussie Epping has won two sales awards, and is a Signature Platinum store.

Shaun Stevens

Shaun Stevens

General Manager, Small Business Banking NSW/ACT, Commonwealth Bank

Natalie Kington has been a commercial leader in the aesthetics industry for over 9 years, and has applied her business acumen to invest across other businesses spanning several industries.

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