19 Sep Lisa Walby, FG Cheltenham WINS Franchisee of the Year!
Winner
FRANCHISEE OF THE YEAR 2018
Lisa Walby, FG CHELTENHAM
Lisa Walby, from Francesco Group in Cheltenham, has been named as one of the country’s brightest hairdressing stars having WON at Hairdressers Journal’s British Hairdressing Business Awards 2018.
Lisa was named as the winner of the Franchisee of the Year Award, sponsored by HJi Jobs, during a star-studded ceremony hosted by TV presenter, Vernon Kay. Held at the Park Plaza Hotel in London, the event was attended by over 800 hairdressers, VIPs and household names.
Lisa impressed the judges thanks to her business acumen, brand building and marketing activities, staff development and business growth.
Jayne Lewis-Orr, executive director of the British Hairdressing Business Awards said:
Huge congratulations to Lisa on being named Franchisee of the Year. She is a fantastic ambassador for the industry with skills and vision that make her the perfect winner. Through these awards, we champion and celebrate the very best within British hairdressing – everyone from the Front of House Team to the Business Director.
Launched in 1998, HJ’s British Hairdressing Business Awards promote professionalism, innovation and excellence – while recognising those individuals and teams who work tirelessly to raise the profile of the hairdressing industry, with previous winners including Toni&Guy, Rush, Electric and Lee Stafford.
Commenting on winning the award, Lisa, said:
This is amazing, I can’t quite believe it. I had no clue I was going to win it and I am absolutely delighted. I have to thank my husband because without his support in looking after our three children, I couldn’t have made the business the success it is. It is a true team effort – from everyone in the salon, to my clients and family – thank you!
Her #FGFamily are so proud of her achievement, Ben Dellicompagni, Francesco Group’s Managing Director commented:
Lisa’s passion for her craft and her team is evident in everything that she does, and we are so pleased that this dedication has been recognised within the industry.
Well done Lisa!
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