Irv Lyon Vfp

Irv Lyon VFP is a co-founder of Business Development Directors Ltd since September 2020, bringing extensive expertise in franchise management. Prior roles include Senior Franchise Manager at Allied Irish Bank (GB) from April 2015 to September 2020, where Irv formalized and developed the bank's franchise proposition focusing on multi-unit operators. Prior to that, Irv served as Senior Franchise Manager at Metro Bank (UK) from March 2013 to January 2015, helping to establish a new franchise function. Earlier experience includes a position as Commercial Manager at HSBC Commercial Banking from October 2008 to March 2013, where Irv was responsible for cultivating strategic partnerships within various communities. Irv holds a Verified Franchise Professional designation from the Quality Franchise Association.