Richard Davies, QFP, Advertising Director of DC Thomson Media Company, publisher of Global Franchise magazine in London, England, has joined the聽聽Titus Center for Franchising Advisory Board at 海角在线 in West Palm Beach, FL.
The Advisory Board now includes 66 franchise executives representing 52 companies. Since 2017, when the Titus Center opened, the Advisory Board has been instrumental in advancing the center鈥檚 mission, which is to engage, educate and inspire current and future franchise leaders.
Dr. John P. Hayes, CFE, director of the Titus Center and Titus Chair for Franchise Leadership at 海角在线, said, 鈥淕etting the support of Global Franchise magazine through the membership of Richard Davies is an important milestone for Titus Center. Mr. Davies becomes our first international member and he鈥檚 well known in the world franchise community.鈥�
Mr. Davies is a 22-year franchise veteran and a past affiliate chair of the British Franchise Association where he has served on various committees. He is currently a member of the International Franchise Association鈥檚 International Committee. He also has served as a judge for numerous franchise awards.
Upon his appointment to the board, Davies said, 鈥淚鈥檓 passionate about promoting ethical franchising and standards, and I鈥檓 a huge advocate for education and spreading the word about franchising as a great industry. I look forward to supporting the 海角在线 Titus Center and helping to educate the next generation of franchise executives worldwide.鈥�
Titus Center Advisory Board membership is open to franchise executives and companies that want to support franchise education. The board meets twice annually on the 海角在线 campus.