Chris Francis

Chris Francis is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in strategic partnerships and sales leadership within the technology sector. Currently serving as General Manager of Strategic Partnerships at Datacom, Chris previously held significant roles at Telstra as Sales Director & General Manager and at Microsoft in various positions, including Solution Sales Director for Asia, where notable achievements included driving 60% of global revenue through innovative cloud solutions. Chris's earlier career at Google and IBM provided a solid foundation in building strategic alliances and driving high-value sales initiatives. Chris holds a BA (Honours) in Business Studies from Nottingham Trent University.