Sean P. Hilly, CFE

Sean has been with Annex Brands since November 1991, starting with the Company as a store manager. Subsequently, he was promoted to Vice President of Franchise Services.

In 2006, he was elevated to the position of Senior Vice President and in April, 2016 to his current position of Executive Vice President with responsibility for strategic planning, training, store buildouts, vendor relations and Franchisee support.

Sean studied at Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and a minor in Psychology. Immediately after college, he spent two years as a professional cyclist before beginning his career in the industry as a manager of a retail mail and parcel center.

In 2008, the International Franchise Association awarded Sean the industry's designation as a Certified Franchise Executive (CFE) for his knowledge and experience in the franchising industry.