Speakers

Paul Dean is Vice President, Business Development & Real Estate at CEFA Early Years School, where he leads franchise development, real estate strategy, legal services, and expansion across Canada and the United States. With over 30 years of experience in franchising, commercial real estate, and business growth, he has helped guide brands through significant expansion and played a key role in CEFA’s evolution towards an international franchise system. His expertise spans franchise recruitment, site selection, legal structuring, and long-term network growth, with a practical focus on building sustainable franchise systems.