François Reynier

François Reynier is a seasoned branding strategist and entrepreneur with extensive experience in building and mentoring businesses. As the founder and brand strategist of Acacia (UK) since June 2010, François specializes in creating compelling brand identities that position companies as leaders in their industries. Current roles include serving as a judge for Santander X Awards 2023, a mentor at Rise by Barclays and NatWest, and a business partner at the University of Greenwich, where François contributes to nurturing the next generation of entrepreneurs. With a commitment to empowering female founders through partnerships with organizations like Female Founders Growth, François also shares expertise as a guest speaker at Kent Business School and participates in branding workshops with the City of London Corporation. François holds a BA (Hons) in Graphic & Media Design from the University of the Arts London and a BTS in Advertising and Graphic Design from École Estienne.