Francis Brankin
About Francis Brankin
Francis Brankin serves as the Head of Economy at SHRAPNEL, where he has worked since 2022. He has a background in aerospace engineering and experience in business development and game economy design.
Current Role at SHRAPNEL
Francis Brankin serves as the Head of Economy at SHRAPNEL, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on developing and managing game economies that are integrated with token economies. His work involves designing systems that merge traditional monetization strategies with innovative digital currency frameworks, enhancing the overall economic structure of the games developed by SHRAPNEL.
Previous Experience at SHRAPNEL
Before assuming the role of Head of Economy, Francis Brankin worked at SHRAPNEL as a Business Development professional for 10 months in 2022. During this time, he contributed to the company's strategic initiatives, particularly in the area of economic design, where he focused on integrating traditional monetization practices with emerging token economies.
Background in Retail at Morrisons
Francis Brankin has prior experience in the retail sector, having worked as a Sales Assistant at Morrisons from 2016 to 2018. His role at Morrisons involved customer service and sales support in Hyde, England. This experience provided him with foundational skills in customer interaction and sales strategies.
Education and Expertise in Engineering
Francis Brankin studied Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical Engineering at The University of Manchester, where he achieved a Master of Engineering (MEng) degree from 2017 to 2021. His academic background equips him with analytical skills and technical knowledge, which he applies to his current work in developing game economies linked to token economies.