Francisco M.

Francisco M. has a diverse work experience in various leadership and management roles. Francisco is currently serving as the Global Director of Sales and an Executive Board Member at Apollo Fire Detectors since November 2022. Prior to this, they worked at Emerson Automation Solutions from 2016 to 2022, holding positions such as European Director of Business Development, European Sales Manager for OEMs, Digital Business Manager for Europe and CIS, and Southern Europe Business Manager. Before joining Emerson, Francisco worked at Emerson Commercial & Residential Solutions as a Strategic Planner for Mergers and Acquisitions from 2015 to 2016. Francisco also served as a Sales Manager for North Africa at Efacec from 2010 to 2014, where they successfully led the internationalization and expansion of the business division.

Francisco M. completed their education in the following chronological order:

1. From 1996 to 2004, they attended Colégio Militar, where they earned their High School diploma.

2. From 2004 to 2010, they studied at Instituto Superior Técnico, where they obtained a Master's Degree in Aerospace Engineering.

3. From 2007 to 2010, they also pursued a Diplôme d'Ingénieur at ISAE-SUPAERO, specializing in Aerospace Engineering.

4. In 2014 and 2015, Francisco attended IE Business School and completed an MBA (Master of Business Administration) in Business Administration and Management.

5. In 2021, they participated in the Executive Leadership Programme at the University of Oxford, focusing on Business Administration and Management in the field of Executive Education.

Francisco M. also holds additional certifications, including an Advanced Portfolio Management Certificate from Stanford University and a CFA level 1 certification from the CFA Institute.