BDA Franchise Forum – Breakfast Series

 

BDA Franchise Forum – Breakfast Series

 

 

BDA is proud to present the most experienced lenders to the Franchise Industry. Our panel consists of Tony Cotter – Director of Franchising of ANZ Bank and Chris White – Director of Whiteroom Finance, and will be moderated by Mark Fernandez – Director of BDA.

This is an interactive session wherein you can ask any questions you like to our special guests! Yes that’s right, any question as the ‘CHATHAMHOUSE-RULES’ will apply for our session.

 

PANELISTS:

Chris White

Managing Director – Whiteroom Finance

Chris has over 20 years financial services industry experience, including regional banking management, retail and commercial lending, private banking, asset finance, debt management, and state government roles. He’s a passionate advocate for client needs and of the importance of relationships, both personal and professional.

 

 

Tony Cotter

National Franchise Portfolio Lead – ANZ Commercial Banking

Tony is a career banker of more than 25 years. Commencing in New Zealand, Tony’s career spans across the retail, corporate and agriculture industries before moving with his family to Australia in 2004 where Tony has managed teams across the broader commercial banking arena. Over the past 5 years, Tony has been successful in growing ANZ’s Franchising proposition as their National Manager Franchising. Tony is active across the franchising community, a CFE Certified Franchise Executive and a QLD committee member of the FCA.

Personally Tony and his wife own a Management Rights business in the Brisbane CBD, is President of Brisbane Basketball, a husband and father and an active gym junkie with his wife.

 


EVENT DETAILS:
Date: Thursday, 5 March 2020
Time: 8:15am – 10:00am for a start at 8:30am

Venue: The Boatshed Restaurant
Coode St Jetty, Coode St, South Perth, WA 6151
Cost: $45+GST (Includes coffee & tea upon arrival and big breakfast set)

Book now as seats are limited

 

Who Should Go?

Anyone who has ever asked any of these questions:

Why won’t the banks lend us money?
How can I obtain finance for my franchise?
What other alternatives are there to funding?

 

For more information
If you require further information about the hub or have any queries then please do not hesitate to contact us at marketing@bda-online.com.au or (08) 9228 9812.

 

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