Alex de Franco

Alex De Franco is a Global Advisor at the International Development Academy since February 2025, focusing on expanding global partnerships and development initiatives, particularly in North America. Concurrently, Alex serves as a Soccer Development Instructor at MLSE and the Head Soccer Coach for the 2013 Boys elite soccer program at EAST YORK SOCCER CLUB and co-founded Spartans FC Toronto. Previous experience includes roles as a Marketing and Communications Intern at Canada Running Series, Market Research Analyst at BrandSpark®, and Marketing Intern at Lasso Studios, alongside early positions at Mill Street Brewery and Tim Hortons. Alex holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Retail Management from Ryerson University and is pursuing a postgraduate degree in Sport and Event Marketing from George Brown College.