Sara Francois

Sara Francois has extensive experience in the field of learning and development. Sara currently holds the position of Vice President, Learning & Development at Pretium, where they lead a global shared services organization focused on driving employee performance through learning programs and systems. Additionally, they are responsible for managing a team of 15 employees globally and establishing an annual budget.

Prior to joining Pretium, Sara worked at GP Strategies Corporation, where they held the role of Senior Director, Managed Learning Services - Texas Instruments. In this position, they led a global team of 25 employees and was responsible for executing Talent Development strategy and creating sustainable solutions for business problems. Sara successfully implemented an organizational structure for centralized learning and managed onboarding and development programs, resulting in improved productivity and engagement scores.

Before joining GP Strategies Corporation, Sara worked as an Instructional Designer at Bank One and as a Training Coordinator at Van Kampen Funds. In these roles, they gained experience in designing and coordinating training programs.

Overall, Sara Francois has a proven track record in learning and development, with a focus on driving employee performance and creating efficient learning programs.

Sara Francois has a Master's degree in Organizational Management from the University of Phoenix, which they obtained from 2000 to 2003. Prior to that, they earned a Bachelor's degree in Management from Stephen F. Austin State University, from 1988 to 1992. In addition to their formal education, Sara obtained a DDI Facilitator Certification from DDI | Development Dimensions International in February 2023.