Local Mum Takes Out Prestigious Business Award

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA. 24 July 2013 - Local Northern Beaches mum Debb Meyer has taken out one of the most prestigious franchising awards, NSW/ ACT Franchise Woman of the Year.

Debb has seen the franchise industry from all angles. Proud to be a northern beaches local, Debb’s early career saw her spend six year’s managing the Brookvale McDonald’s store where she developed hundreds of northern beaches youth.

She’s advised franchise groups across numerous industries, worked with some of the country’s biggest brands and been on stage speaking to hundreds of Franchisees. Now, she is an integral part of a unique Australian Company, Narellan Pools. 

“This award is representative of the things women can achieve. We really can do extraordinary things. Determination and self-belief are two of the keys to success.” said Debb at the Franchising Awards Gala Dinner.

In her role as strategic advisor and board member of Narellan Pools, Debb has helped to grow the award-winning franchise business with her husband and business partner Chris Meyer. Debb has also found a way to navigate the demanding role of leading an international company while integrating her important role as a mother.

“Debb’s contributed invaluable experience and knowledge to the Narellan Pools strategic business development, and is in possession of an abundance of qualities that deserve recognition. With Debb’s input, Narellan Pools has seen significant changes in the way we operate to become a better, smarter business,” said General Manager Franchise Andrew Latta.

Whilst Debb has experienced the highest of highs in her career, she has suffered the most devastating lows.  Debb and Chris tragically lost their first son Xavier with Debb almost losing her life too. The sudden death of her beloved son forced Debb to rediscover her mantra of personal empowerment which she has helped to foster in so many people.

To honour her son, Debb has been involved with Bears of Hope Pregnancy and Infant Loss charity, helping to raise awareness for those suffering infant loss and launching ‘Xavier Bear’ in remembrance of her son. Now a mother to baby daughter Eliza, Debb has deepened her passion for helping women to juggle their many roles: woman, career woman, wife and mother.

Debb is now in contention to take out the National Award as part of the Franchise Council of Australia’s 2013 Excellence in Franchising Awards. The objective and rigorous judging process applied to the NSW/ACT finalist awards will be amplified for the NAB FCA National Excellence in Franchising Awards. The sold out event, which will announce the National Winner for Franchise Women of the Year 2013, will be held at Jupiters Hotel and Casino on Tuesday 22 October. For more information on the FCA Franchising Awards visit http://www.franchise.org.au/awards.html

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