Francis has over 20 years of experience in the Telecoms and Technology sectors and is a founding member of Rivada Networks. He currently serves as Chief Operating Officer, having worked in several strategic and operational roles since the company’s inception. Francis serves as the Rivada Networks company Secretary and also holds the position of Managing Director of Rivada Space Networks as part of the Executive Leadership Team.  Prior to joining Rivada, Francis worked in the strategic consulting sector, most notably for Accenture and McKinsey & Co.