Rachel Francis
About Rachel Francis
Rachel Francis serves as the Head of Partnership Activation at The Economist, bringing over two decades of experience in public relations and marketing. Her career includes leadership roles at notable firms such as Ketchum Public Relations, BCW Global, and Ogilvy, with a strong focus on cohesive campaign development across various sectors.
Current Role at The Economist
Rachel Francis serves as the Head of Partnership Activation at The Economist, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she focuses on developing and implementing partnership strategies that enhance the publication's marketing efforts. Her work involves coordinating with various stakeholders to create cohesive campaigns that align with The Economist's brand objectives.
Previous Experience in Public Relations
Prior to her current role, Rachel Francis accumulated extensive experience in public relations. She worked at Ketchum Public Relations as Practice Director from 2009 to 2017, where she led various initiatives in London. Following that, she served as Senior Director at BCW Global for one year in 2017-2018. Her career also includes a position as Client Services Director at TVC Group in 2019, and a contract role as Director at Kaizo for seven months in the same year.
Educational Background
Rachel Francis studied at the University of Southampton, where she earned a Bachelor of Education with Honours (B.Ed Hons). This educational foundation has contributed to her understanding of effective communication and campaign development in her professional career.
Diverse Industry Experience
With over two decades of experience, Rachel Francis has worked across multiple sectors, including healthcare, finance, beauty and grooming, travel and tourism, FMCG, and retail. Her diverse background allows her to develop tailored strategies that meet the unique needs of various industries.
Leadership and Strategy Development
Rachel has held senior leadership roles throughout her career, where she has been responsible for developing effective global and local strategies. Her focus on cohesive campaign work across the marketing function has enabled her to contribute to the success of several admired companies.