Robyn Francis

Robyn Francis is a seasoned professional in client engagement and marketing, currently serving as the Client Engagement Manager at First Focus since October 2025. Previously, Robyn held key positions at Smart Cities Council, including Regional Lead for Asia Pacific and Global Engagement Lead, and was the Managing Director at Leadpal, where a focus on merging data and branding provided businesses with comprehensive customer insights. Additional experience includes roles in marketing and communications strategy at IoT.nxt and Uprise Markets, as well as digital media management at The Citizen News. Robyn's educational background includes a BA in English and History from the University of South Africa, a copywriting course from the South African Writers College, and a German-speaking course at Münchner Volkhochschule.