Fiona François

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
(Redirected from Fiona Francois)

Fiona François
Born (1980-05-22) 22 May 1980 (age 43)
York, North Yorkshire, England
Alma materNorthumbria University
Occupation(s)President, Sales Operations at InvestCloud, Chairman and former President of BABC LA, Former British Diplomat, HM Consul and Regional Director, UK Trade and Investment
Years active2001–present
SpouseEric H François (2006–present)
ChildrenOne son, one daughter

Fiona Jane François (born Fiona Jane Mackay, 22 May 1980) is the chairman and former President of the British American Business Council, Los Angeles Chapter.[1] She was formerly HM Consul and Director for the Western Region of UK Trade & Investment's US Network.[2][3]

Biography[edit]

Born in York, North Yorkshire,[1] she studied Economics, Politics and Sociology at the University of Northumbria at Newcastle upon Tyne where she graduated with honours before joining Her Majesty's service. In 2009 Fiona François was appointed HM Consul and Director for the Western Region of UK Trade & Investment's US Network. Based at the British Consulate-General in Los Angeles,[4]

InvestCloud[edit]

Fiona François is President, Sales Operations at InvestCloud, a California founded company that has grown from an idea in a garage to a platform with 670 clients & over $1.7 of assets in just 7 years. Headquartered in Los Angeles.[5]

Britweek[edit]

Fiona François is a Member of the Board of BritWeek,[1][6] a not for profit organization focusing on the British contribution to business, film, fashion and music in Southern California.

Brits Give Back[edit]

Through Britweek, Francois supports various charities including, LA's BEST, Malaria No More, Save The Children, Virgin Unite[7]

Business Innovation Awards[edit]

Fiona François created the first ever UKTI / Britweek Business Innovation Awards in 2010 for Businesses with joint operations in the UK and California to be recognized for their achievements in innovation before an audience of elite international commercial players, as well as the wider California business community. François shortlists finalist in each category to be judged by renowned business leaders. Past judges were, Andy Bird Chairman of Walt Disney International, Ian Callum Design Director for Jaguar,[8] Carlos Amezcua, Co-Anchor Fox 11 News[9] and Sir Ken Robinson Internationally Renowned Creativity Expert.[10] Past honored speakers were Simon Cowell,[11] Nigel Lythgoe[12] will.i.am[13] and Frank Mottek.[14]

British American Business Council[edit]

Fiona is President of the British American Business Council (BABC) and actively supports the chapters in Los Angeles, Orange County, San Francisco, the Pacific North West, Chicago and Houston[15]

L.A. Business Journal's "Women Making A Difference" Awards[edit]

In 2013, François was one of the top 5 finalists for the L.A. Business Journal's "Women Making A Difference" Awards. Fiona was one of 252 nominees for the 2013 Awards in the "Rising Star" category.[16][17]

Career and professional appointments[edit]

[4]

Publications and presentations[edit]

  • (April 2010) Organizer and Speaker, Britweek and UKTI Business Innovation Awards in Beverly Hills, California[19][20]
  • (April 2011) Organizer and Speaker, Britweek and UKTI Business Innovation Award at the Fairmont San Francisco Hotel, as part of the 2011 BABC Conference.[21]
  • (March 2012) Honored Guest Speaker, British American Business Council Pacific North West Annual General Meeting in Seattle, WA[22]
  • (April 2012) Organizer and Speaker, Britweek and UKTI Business Innovation Awards in Beverly Hills, California[23]
  • (April 2013) Organizer and Speaker, Britweek and UKTI Business Innovation Awards in Beverly Hills, California[8]

Other appearances[edit]

Britweek,[24] Emmy's,[25] Golden Globe,[26] Sundance,[27] BABC,[28] Other[29]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e f g "Fiona Francois". Brit Week. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 29 January 2017.
  2. ^ "Department for International Trade USA". GOV.UK. Retrieved 29 January 2017.
  3. ^ https://www.gov.uk/government/world/organisations/uk-trade-investment-in-the-usasations/uk-trade-investment-in-the-usa [dead link]
  4. ^ a b "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 25 February 2014. Retrieved 31 August 2013.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  5. ^ https://www.linkedin.com/company/investcloud/ [self-published source]
  6. ^ "BritWeek UKTI Business Innovation Awards 2013 Were Presented to Five Outstanding Companies Creating Business Ties between the UK and California - Yahoo! Finance". finance.yahoo.com. Archived from the original on 31 August 2013. Retrieved 27 January 2022.
  7. ^ "Mission Statement". Brit Week. Archived from the original on 8 June 2013. Retrieved 29 January 2017.
  8. ^ a b "BritWeek UKTI Business Innovation Awards 2013 Were Presented to Five Outstanding Companies Creating Business Ties between the UK and California". Business Wire. 25 April 2013. Retrieved 29 January 2017.
  9. ^ "Fox Anchor Carlos Amezcua Joins Judging Panel as BritWeek and UKTI Launch 2013 Business Innovation Awards - MarketWatch". www.marketwatch.com. Archived from the original on 31 August 2013. Retrieved 27 January 2022.
  10. ^ "BritWeek UKTI Business Innovation Awards 2012 Now Underway". Marketwire.com. 17 January 2012. Retrieved 29 January 2017.
  11. ^ "Simon Cowell Talks 'American Idol' Exit; Nigel Lythgoe Hopes To 'Trample All Over' Paula". Access Hollywood. 19 January 2011. Retrieved 29 January 2017.
  12. ^ "Simon Cowell and Nigel Lythgoe attend the BritWeek UKTI Business Innovation Awards at the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif., on May 4, 2010 -- Getty Images | View photo - Yahoo News". Archived from the original on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 14 January 2017.
  13. ^ "Will.i.am, founder and CEO of i.am+ to be honored by BritWeek and UK Trade & Investment as Entrepreneur of the Year".
  14. ^ "News about Frank Mottek". Frankmottek.com. Retrieved 29 January 2017. [permanent dead link]
  15. ^ "BABC Los Angeles". Archived from the original on 18 August 2013. Retrieved 31 August 2013.
  16. ^ "Women Making a Difference" (PDF). Cbjonline.com. Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 29 January 2017.
  17. ^ "Fiona Francois Makes top 5 Nomination as Rising Star for LA Business Journals Women Who Make a Difference". Archived from the original on 31 August 2013. Retrieved 31 August 2013.
  18. ^ "InvestCloud". InvestCloud. InvestCloud. Retrieved 14 June 2017.
  19. ^ "BritWeek UKTI Business Innovation Awards Photos and Images". Getty Images. 4 May 2010. Retrieved 29 January 2017.
  20. ^ "The Definitive City Guide: Los Angeles". Justluxe.com. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 29 January 2017.
  21. ^ "ReachLocal Wins UK Trade & Investment Business Innovation Award! – ReachLocal Blog". Blog.reachlocal.com. 14 May 2011. Retrieved 29 January 2017.
  22. ^ http://www.babcpnw.org/docs/2012/agm2012/agm%20event%20flyer.pdf [dead link]
  23. ^ "BritWeek UKTI Business Innovation Awards 2012 Now Underway". Finance.yahoo.com. 17 January 2012. Archived from the original on 2 February 2017. Retrieved 29 January 2017.
  24. ^ "Gala dinner – D30_5691". Archive.britweek.org. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 29 January 2017.
  25. ^ "Fiona Francois – The 40th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel – Arrivals | 2 Pictures". Contactmusic.com. 16 June 2013. Retrieved 29 January 2017.
  26. ^ "Golden Globe Lunch Hosted By BritWeek Chairman Bob Peirce Honoring Julian Fellowes, Gareth Neame And Michelle Dockery Photos and Images". Getty Images. 12 January 2013. Retrieved 29 January 2017.
  27. ^ "UK Film Reception At Sundance – 2012 Park City Photos and Images". Getty Images. 23 January 2012. Retrieved 29 January 2017.
  28. ^ http://babcla.org/images/events/April_2013_Breakfast_David_Gauke_MP/Pages/6.html [dead link]
  29. ^ http://babcla.org/images/events/August_2013_Everton_Lunch/Pages/33.html [dead link]
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Fiona_François&oldid=1218642284"