Episode9: David Christie, co-CEO, Baker’s Delight

In this, our final episode of Chunk of Change for the season, we speak with David Christie, co-CEO of international bakery franchise, Bakers Delight. Originally from South Africa with a degree in History and Literature, David’s journey to running one of Australia’s most successful franchise groups began after meeting his wife Elise (daughter of co-founders, Roger and Leslie Gillespie) and being tasked with growing the business through North America without a crumb of baking experience. One fortieth birthday and millions of Cheesymite scrolls later, the Baker’s Delight and COBS brands are amongst the most recognised bakeries in the world. With over 650 stores in four countries, David speaks openly about how he and his wife Elise are co-authoring the next entrepreneurial chapter in this family owned success story.