Francis Jelensperger

Francis Jelensperger has a diverse and extensive work experience spanning several industries and roles. Francis is currently serving as the Executive Manager at Principal Lighting Group since September 2019. Previously, they held the position of Chief Financial Officer at Principal LED, a leading innovator in signage lighting, from May 2017 onwards.

Before that, they worked as the Principal at FJJ Consulting starting from September 2013, where they provided consulting services in areas such as management, finance, business development, and mergers and acquisitions.

From 2009 to 2013, Jelensperger served as the Vice President of Business Development at Parsons, overseeing revenue generation from major transit system clients in the United States and acting as a technical adviser for high-speed rail initiatives.

Prior to that, they were the President of The I-Grace Company from 2006 to 2009, where they managed a team of 150+ employees and successfully grew profits by 600% by renovating luxury residences for high-profile clients.

Jelensperger's work experience also includes a role as the Senior Vice President at Alstom Transport from 1998 to 2005, where they had financial responsibilities and oversight of North and South America operations.

From 1987 to 1998, they held various roles at HDR, Inc., starting as CFO and progressing to CEO and Chairman. At HDR, they expanded the company's service offerings and created joint design/build ventures with contractors.

Francis started their career as the Senior Vice President of Marketing at Monarch Tile Manufacturing Inc. from 1980 to 1985, doubling the company's revenue by introducing exclusive tile lines from Europe and Asia.

Prior to that, Jelensperger worked as the CFO for the Trans-Gabonese Railroad consortium, overseeing the project's $2 billion budget.

Overall, Francis Jelensperger has a successful track record in leadership, finance, business development, and consulting roles, with a focus on driving revenue growth and strategic initiatives.

Francis Jelensperger obtained a Master's Degree in Finance and Marketing from HEC Paris, a renowned educational institution, from 1964 to 1967.