Francis Cumberbatch, MSc.

General Manager & Director, Business Development- Americas at BCS Technology International

Francis Cumberbatch, MSc. has a diverse and extensive work experience spanning multiple industries. Their most recent role is as a General Manager & Director of Business Development for the Americas at BCS Technology International Pty Ltd, starting in September 2022. Prior to that, they worked as a Senior Account Executive at Invero from September 2021 to September 2022.

Before joining Invero, Francis held the position of SaaS Sales Specialist at Smart City Water Inc. from March 2021 to September 2021. Francis also worked as a Manager of Global Business Development at Newshore from January 2020 to March 2021.

Francis has a significant history with BCS Technology International Pty Ltd, where they held various leadership roles. From August 2019 to December 2019, they served as the General Manager & Head of Business Development for the Americas, where they managed clients and cross-functional teams across the Americas and the Caribbean. Francis also opened and grew the company's first offices in North and South America during this time. From August 2017 to August 2019, they held the role of General Manager & Head of Business Development for the Asia Pacific region. In this position, they led the sales and marketing strategy for the region, managed client accounts, and oversaw the growth of the offshore center in Manila.

Prior to joining BCS Technology International Pty Ltd, Francis worked at CIBC, where they held multiple roles. Francis was a Financial Advisor for Imperial Service Direct from February 2017 to August 2017, managing a portfolio of 400 families and piloting the implementation of Skype for business in client interactions. Francis also worked as a Financial Service Associate for Imperial Service Direct from March 2016 to February 2017 and as a Financial Services Representative for Imperial Service from November 2014 to March 2016.

Francis began their career at Camex Restaurants Inc., where they held various roles. Francis worked as a Marketing & Business Development Consultant from July 2013 to August 2017, leading the development of annual marketing plans and spearheading digital transformation initiatives. Francis also served as an Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer from July 2011 to July 2013, providing guidance to company directors, coordinating store openings and franchises, and handling procurement and shipping logistics for restaurant equipment.

Earlier in their career, Francis worked as a Credit Analyst at CIBC from February 2014 to August 2014 and as a Cargo Coordinator at Caribbean Airlines Ltd. from June 2007 to January 2010. At Caribbean Airlines, they provided guidance to ground handling agents, oversaw cargo loading and timely delivery, and responded to customer requests and inquiries.

Overall, Francis Cumberbatch, MSc. has a strong background in business development, sales, and management roles, with experience in various industries including technology, finance, and hospitality.

Francis Cumberbatch, MSc, began their education journey at the University of Guyana from 2003 to 2007, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Computer Science. Continuing their academic pursuits, they then enrolled at the University of the West Indies, St. Augustine Campus, from 2010 to 2013. During this period, they earned a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Marketing.

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  • General Manager & Director, Business Development- Americas

    September, 2022 - present

  • General Manager & Head of Business Development - Americas

    August, 2019

  • General Manager & Head of Business Development- Asia Pacific

    August, 2017