Chris Coltham

Deputy Chair Scotland

Chris has 35 years’ commercial experience within NatWest/RBS working with a broad range of SME’s in both a traditional Commercial banking relationship environment and also at Regional Director level for one of the Banks subsidiary businesses.

Chris worked alongside numerous Franchise brands and supported Franchisors in developing and managing their networks as part of the NatWest Franchise team for a number of years. He also assisted new Franchisees with the early stages of their journey into franchising and is well connected within the Franchise industry.

Chris has seen the benefits of the franchise experience working alongside Franchisors but also as a Franchisee himself, buying into and operating a franchise business and taking it from start up to successful sale.

Moving to Scotland permanently in 2012 Chris is well placed in Perthshire to easily reach all parts of Scotland to support Franchisors and meeting with prospective Franchisees. Chris is married with 2 children enjoying the golf courses when he can and still follows his passion for Cricket.