Augustine Francis
About Augustine Francis
Augustine Francis is the Head of National Sales - Open Channel at Asurion, with over 20 years of experience in sales, business development, and market management across various industries in Malaysia.
Current Role at Asurion
Augustine Francis currently holds the position of Head, National Sales - Open Channel at Asurion. He has been in this role since 2020, operating out of Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Augustine is responsible for expanding Asurion's business in Malaysia, specifically targeting growth regions and enhancing distribution and partner channels.
Previous Roles in Business Development and Sales
Before joining Asurion, Augustine Francis was the Lead, Business Development at OYO, based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from 2018 to 2020. Prior to that, he worked as a Market Manager at Expedia, Inc. from 2014 to 2017, also in Kuala Lumpur. His role involved supervising market operations and maintaining client relationships. From 2011 to 2014, Augustine served as Sales Manager for the East Coast & Borneo Region at ATX Group Malaysia, located in Petaling Jaya.
Early Career at Maxis and Astro Malaysia Holdings
Augustine held the position of Territory Sales Manager at Maxis in Kuala Lumpur from 2008 to 2011. His responsibilities included managing sales strategies and achieving regional sales targets. Earlier, he was a Business Development Specialist at Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd, where he worked from 1998 to 2007. In this role, he focused on fostering business growth and implementing strategic initiatives.
Educational Background
Augustine Francis holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Anglia Ruskin University, which he completed in 2017. He also earned a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from Irish International University in 2005. Furthermore, he obtained a Train The Trainer Certification in Training Delivery & Analysis from Open University Malaysia in 2018. His high school education was completed at Sekolah Menengah Sri Sentosa in 1991.
Experience in Sales and Business Development
With over 20 years of experience, Augustine Francis has an extensive background in sales, business development, and market management. He has specialized in building long-term relationships with clients and partners while focusing on providing seamless and cutting-edge solutions. His career has spanned multiple industries, reflecting a versatile and comprehensive approach to achieving impeccable results in various business environments.