Nigel Toplis is non-executive Chairman of The Bardon Group (Recognition Express and Techclean) and Kall Kwik. He began his franchise career as Managing Director of Kall Kwik before joining Recognition Express in 2002, where he expanded the business and acquired Techclean, forming The Bardon Group. He later brought Kall Kwik into the group and remains involved as non-executive Chairman. Nigel is a former Chairman of the British Franchise Association, an Honorary Fellow of Lancaster University, and author of several business books. Now based near the Kruger Park in South Africa, Nigel writes, plays golf and supports elephant conservation. He is also a passionate supporter of WellChild, having raised over £60,000 through fundraising challenges including climbing Kilimanjaro, crossing the Sahara and cycling from Vietnam to Cambodia.