Vision
To be a professional, organised, national association that will provide genuine opportunities and initiatives for contribution, networking and professional development and promote the success of the franchising sector to the broader Australian business community.
Goals
The WIF’s goals are to:
- Create initiatives for the FCA and franchising community;
- Focus on and influence FCA policy on key issues relating to women in franchising;
- Provide genuine opportunities for contribution, networking and professional development; and
- Promote the success of women in franchising within the franchise sector and to the broader Australian business community.
Women in Franchising Committee
Chairperson
WENDY DONALDSON, Narellan Pools
NSW Representatives
RACHA ABBOUD, Baybridge Lawyers
PAULA FISHER, Snap Franchising Ltd
SARAH TAKCHI, Findex
NICOLE FERRETTI, Zambrero
EMILY LUCAS, HWL Ebsworth Lawyers
VIC Representatives
VANESSA WILMOT, Geotech Information Services
LOUISE WOLF, HWL Ebsworth Lawyers
WA Representatives
TAMRA SEATON, MDS Legal
PIA ENGSTROM, HR Dept
SA Representatives
SEVA SURMEI, DMAW Lawyers
OPHELIA VELOUDOS, Cowell Clarke
QLD Representatives
BEV TAYLOR, InXpress
SHARON JURD, HydroKleen
JEWLI TURIER, Home Instead
AROHA LEIGH, Lift Brands
REBECCA BARNES, Cheese Cake Shop
Nominations for Committee Representatives
As the WIF Committee is a Special Interest Group there is not a formal nomination process. If you would like further information on the roles and responsibilities of being a committee representative please contact us at events@franchise.org.au.