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Robbie Laidlaw

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Managing Director at Thomas Franks London
📍 United Kingdom

Robbie Laidlaw is the Managing Director for Thomas Franks London, leveraging nearly eight years of business development experience from The Genuine Dining Co. An award-winning professional, he holds a Higher National Diploma from Edinburgh Napier University and was named Salesperson of the Year at the 2024 Foodservice Cateys.

Robbie is a dedicated fundraiser and advocate, recently running the London Marathon for the British Heart Foundation in honor of his son. He champions inclusive employment opportunities for young adults with learning disabilities, actively supporting organizations like Fair Shot Café and contributing to disability access initiatives within his company.

In an incredible feat of endurance, Robbie rowed 3, 000 miles across the Atlantic, raising over £300, 000 for the charity Hospitality Action.

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Experience
11 Years
Current Role
Managing Director
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
United Kingdom
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Charity Fundraising
Ran the London Marathon raising over £6, 000 for the British Heart Foundation and previously rowed across the Atlantic, raising over £300, 000 for Hospitality Action.
Inclusive Employment
Actively supports Fair Shot Café, which trains young adults with learning disabilities, and serves as an "Access Champion" at his company to promote disability inclusion.
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Career

Work history

1-2026
Managing Director
Thomas Franks London
11-2021 - 12-2025
Business Development Director
The Genuine Dining Co.
10-2019 - 11-2021
Head Of Sales
The Genuine Dining Co.
5-2018 - 10-2019
Business Development Manager
The Genuine Dining Co.
8-2017 - 5-2018
Sales Specialist
Your Golf Travel Limited
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Education
2009 - 2011
Higher National Deploma
Edinburgh Napier University
2001 - 2007
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North Berwick High School
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