Francisco Olmos
About Francisco Olmos
Francisco Olmos is a Strategy & Business Intelligence Lead at Swift, currently based in Madrid, Spain. He has a diverse background in consultancy, journalism, and research, with extensive experience in international business and relations.
Current Role at Swift
Francisco Olmos serves as the Strategy & Business Intelligence Lead at Swift, a position he has held since 2024. He is based in Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain. In this role, he is responsible for developing strategic initiatives and leveraging business intelligence to enhance operational efficiency and decision-making processes within the organization.
Previous Experience at Swift
Before his current role, Francisco worked at Swift as the EMEA Payments Strategy Lead for 7 months in 2023. In this capacity, he focused on payment strategies across the Europe, Middle East, and Africa regions, contributing to the organization's strategic direction in the payments sector.
Career Background
Francisco has a diverse career background, having worked in various roles across multiple organizations. He served as a Senior Consultant at Be | Shaping the Future UK from 2016 to 2020 and later as a Manager at the same company from 2020 to 2023. He also held consulting positions at Santander UK - Isban Global Services and Deloitte UK, enhancing his expertise in business strategy and consulting.
Education and Expertise
Francisco holds a Bachelor of Science in International Business Administration from Northeastern University, where he studied from 2007 to 2011. He also earned a Master of Arts in International Relations and World Order from the University of Leicester, completing his studies from 2017 to 2019. His educational background supports his roles in strategy and business intelligence.
Research and Writing Experience
In addition to his corporate roles, Francisco has been involved in research and journalism. He worked as a columnist and journalist at Hispanatolia from 2008 to 2018, providing insights and analysis on various topics. He is currently a Research Fellow at the Foreign Policy Centre, a position he has held since 2019, and serves as Investigador Principal at GEOPOL 21 since 2021.