Nina Fortuna Franks appointed Regional Director of TOP Networking Gloucestershire South

TOP Networking is delighted to announce the appointment of Nina Fortuna Franks as Regional Director for Gloucestershire South, leading our continued expansion across Cheltenham, Gloucester and the Cotswolds.

Nina officially begins her new role on 1 October 2026, bringing approximately 30 years of business networking experience alongside an impressive background in leadership, coaching, marketing and business development.

Her appointment represents an exciting new chapter for TOP Networking and creates further opportunities for business owners across Gloucestershire to become part of trusted, professionally led networking communities.

Building stronger business communities across Gloucestershire

Nina will initially lead and develop three important TOP Networking communities:

• TOP Club Cheltenham -
  https://topnetworking.co.uk/clubs/cheltenham 
• TOP Club Gloucester, opening in November 2026 -
  https://topnetworking.co.uk/clubs/gloucester 
• TOP Club Cheltenham Brunch, launching in February 2027 -
  https://topnetworking.co.uk/clubs/cheltenham-brunch 

These clubs will give local business owners and professionals the opportunity to build trusted relationships, increase their visibility, exchange valuable introductions and generate sustainable business through genuine collaboration.

Cheltenham and Gloucester are only the beginning.

Further TOP Networking communities are being considered for Cirencester, Dursley and other locations across the Cotswolds as Nina develops the Gloucestershire South region.

An experienced business leader

Nina has worked as a company director, consultant, business strategist and leadership coach, helping founders and experienced professionals turn their expertise into greater visibility, authority and commercial opportunity.

Her career has taken her around the world, providing her with extensive experience of different businesses, cultures and leadership environments. She brings particular strengths in business networking, sales, marketing, public speaking, relationship building and professional development.

Nina also understands that successful networking is not simply about attending meetings or exchanging business cards. It is about earning trust, developing meaningful relationships and becoming part of a community in which people actively support one another.

That philosophy makes her an excellent fit for TOP Networking and our belief that networking is farming, not hunting.

Nina said:

“I am tremendously excited to be leading TOP Networking across Gloucestershire South. My ambition is to create trusted and welcoming business communities where people build meaningful relationships, support one another and generate valuable opportunities together.

“There is an enormous amount of talent and ambition within the Gloucestershire business community. I want our clubs to help bring those people together and create an environment in which their businesses can grow.

“TOP Club Cheltenham and the launch of TOP Club Gloucester are the beginning of an exciting journey. I am looking forward to meeting business owners throughout the region and developing further communities across the Cotswolds.”

What Nina’s appointment means for local businesses

For business owners in Cheltenham, Gloucester and the wider Gloucestershire area, Nina’s appointment creates new opportunities to join professionally structured networking clubs with a strong focus on trust, relationships and referrals.

TOP Networking clubs bring together established businesses, growing companies, sole traders and professional advisers from a broad range of industries. Membership is category-exclusive, helping members build valuable relationships without competing directly against another business offering the same principal service.

Meetings are structured, positive and commercially focused, while remaining friendly and welcoming. Members have the opportunity to introduce their businesses, share their expertise, develop strategic connections and earn trusted recommendations.

Nina will work closely with members, visitors and local business organisations to ensure each club becomes an influential and valuable part of its local business community.

An ambitious vision for Gloucestershire South

Nina’s vision is to establish TOP Networking as the leading trusted business networking community across Gloucestershire South and the Cotswolds.

Her goals include growing TOP Club Cheltenham into an increasingly influential business community, successfully launching TOP Club Gloucester and creating further clubs that make high-quality networking more accessible to businesses across the region.

More importantly, Nina wants these communities to make a genuine contribution to the local economy by connecting people, creating opportunities and helping Gloucestershire businesses grow together.

Richard Frazer, Managing Director of TOP Networking, said:

“I am delighted to welcome Nina to the TOP Networking leadership team. She brings an exceptional combination of commercial experience, coaching ability, international perspective and genuine enthusiasm for helping people succeed.

“Nina understands that the best business communities are built on trust, consistency and a real commitment to supporting others. She has the experience, personality and ambition to become an important leader within the Gloucestershire business community.

“This is an exciting appointment for TOP Networking. I am looking forward to supporting Nina as she develops Cheltenham, launches Gloucester and takes TOP Networking into new communities across Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds.”

Would you like to be part of the community?

Business owners and professionals can now:

• Visit TOP Club Cheltenham and meet its growing membership.
• Register their interest in becoming a founding member of TOP Club Gloucester.
• Enquire about TOP Club Cheltenham Brunch.
• Speak with Nina about future TOP Networking communities in Cirencester, Dursley and across the Cotswolds.
• Explore opportunities to showcase their business to the wider TOP Networking community.

Whether you are an established company, an ambitious new business or a professional looking to develop stronger local connections, Nina would be delighted to hear from you.

You can connect with Nina Fortuna Franks on LinkedIn or visit TOP Networking to discover more about the network.

Welcome to TOP Networking, Nina

Everyone at TOP Networking warmly welcomes Nina Fortuna Franks and wishes her every success as Regional Director for Gloucestershire South.

Her appointment is an important moment for our existing Cheltenham community, our forthcoming Gloucester members and the many businesses that will become part of TOP Networking as the region develops.

We are thrilled to have Nina leading this next stage of our growth and look forward to seeing the lasting impact she will make across Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds.

Welcome to the team, Nina.

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