Since when has Michael Ellis been the Director, Licensee Operations & Business Development for Budget?
Budget Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Michael Ellis has been ABG and Budget's Director, Licensee Operations & Business Development since October 2023. Prior to that from October 2022 to October 2023, he served as ABG's Director, Licensee & Global Support and from January 2019 until October 2022, he was ABG's Senior Manager, European Licensees. Mr. Ellis joined the Company in January 2013 and has served in various positions of operations leadership and sales.
Source: Item 2 — BUSINESS EXPERIENCE (FDD pages 11–12)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Budget's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Michael Ellis has held the position of Director, Licensee Operations & Business Development for Budget since October 2023. Before this role, from October 2022 to October 2023, he was ABG's Director, Licensee & Global Support. Prior to that, from January 2019 until October 2022, he was ABG's Senior Manager, European Licensees.
Ellis's prior experience within Avis Budget Group (ABG) includes various positions in operations leadership and sales since he joined the company in January 2013. This progression indicates a career path within the organization, providing him with a broad understanding of the company's operations and licensee relations.
For a prospective Budget franchisee, this information is relevant because it provides insight into the experience and background of one of the key personnel responsible for licensee operations and business development. Knowing that Michael Ellis has extensive experience within the company and has held various positions related to licensee support and global operations may give franchisees confidence in the support and guidance they will receive from him and his team.