Driver Hire conference celebrates franchisee success

Diane Maxwell, who along with her brother Danny is joint owner of Driver Hire’s Belfast office, was crowned Franchisee of the Year

The transport logistics recruitment agency’s 2019 annual conference proved to be the perfect opportunity to mark the achievements of its top performing and long-standing franchisees.

Diane Maxwell, who along with her brother Danny is joint owner of Driver Hire’s Belfast office, was crowned Franchisee of the Year.

Other top award winners included Andy Daniels (Bolton & Wigan), Grant Wilson (Aberdeen), Richard Bradshaw (Guildford) and Ed Pockney (Uxbridge).

In addition, 18 franchisees collected awards for reaching annual turnover milestones - eight of which were in excess of £1.5 million - while three franchisees celebrated long-term partnerships with Driver Hire ranging from 10 to 20 years.

Held at the Principal Hotel York, the conference also provided an opportunity for just short of 150 delegates to add to their business knowledge.

The keynote speaker was business writer and sports psychology consultant, Damian Hughes. His presentation unlocked the DNA of a winning culture and highlighted the power of curiosity in a successful business.

Driver Hire chief executive Chris Chidley was also on hand to take part in a question and answer session that included a review of another successful and potentially record breaking year for the business.