Francis Bock

Francis Bock is a highly experienced professional in geospatial data and digital transformation, currently serving as the Director of Business Unit at Ministère des Armées, where responsibilities include supporting armed forces with geo data and chairing stakeholder meetings. Francis also holds a position as an occasional trainer in innovation management at École des Ingénieurs de la Ville de Paris, and a mentor in digital transformation at Stanford GSB Executive Education, guiding B2B learners through comprehensive projects. Previous roles include Chief of Staff and Deputy Director at Bundeswehr, where strategic leadership of over 20 engineers was provided, and Senior Advisor for Cyberdefense within the European Union. Francis's strong academic background includes a Master’s degree in IT Engineering from Ecole nationale des Sciences géographiques and various certifications in management.