Francesca Bateman
About Francesca Bateman
Francesca Bateman is an experienced executive assistant currently serving as the Executive Assistant to the President, CMO, and Global Supply Chain Officer at Krispy Kreme. She has a background in communication and has held various executive assistant roles at notable companies, including Gap Inc. and Thomas Lawrence Enterprises.
Current Role at Krispy Kreme
Francesca Bateman serves as the Executive Assistant to the President, Chief Marketing Officer, and Global Supply Chain Officer at Krispy Kreme. She has held this position since 2022, working in Charlotte, North Carolina. In this role, she supports the executive team by managing schedules, coordinating meetings, and facilitating communication across departments.
Previous Experience in Executive Assistance
Francesca has extensive experience in executive assistance across various organizations. Prior to her current role at Krispy Kreme, she worked at Gap Inc. as the Executive Assistant to the Senior Vice President of Corporate Finance and Head of Investor Relations from 2022. She also served as the Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer at Thomas Lawrence Enterprises Inc. from 2019 to 2021 and held a similar position at Ever/Body from 2021 to 2022.
Education and Academic Background
Francesca Bateman studied at Florida State University, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Communication from 2008 to 2011. She furthered her education at the University of North Florida, achieving a Bachelor of Applied Science in Communication from 2011 to 2012. Her academic background provides a strong foundation for her career in executive support.
Early Career Experience
Francesca began her career in executive assistance with an internship at HCT by kdc/one in 2011. She later returned to the same company as an Executive Assistant from 2012 to 2013. Additionally, she worked briefly as an Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer at Endemol Shine Group in 2013. These early experiences contributed to her development in the field.