Andrew Franco
About Andrew Franco
Andrew Franco serves as the Director of Corporate Development at Transamerica, a position he has held since 2017. He has a strong background in marketing and corporate development, with extensive experience across various industries including financial services and telecommunications.
Work at Transamerica
Andrew Franco has been serving as the Director of Corporate Development at Transamerica since 2017. In this role, he manages strategic corporate development projects, including mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures. Prior to his current position, he held the role of Vice President of Marketing and Account Management from 2010 to 2017. His extensive experience at Transamerica spans over seven years, during which he has developed impactful management presentations for Fortune 500 companies and C-level executives.
Education and Expertise
Andrew Franco earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing from The University of Texas at Dallas, where he studied from 2009 to 2012. He also holds a Master’s Degree in Marketing from the same institution. Additionally, he completed a Graduate Certificate in Marketing from SMU Cox School of Business and a Certificate in Project Management from Southern Methodist University in 2017. He has further enhanced his skills by obtaining a Green Belt Certificate in Lean Six Sigma from The University of Texas at Dallas.
Background
Andrew Franco has a diverse professional background in marketing and corporate development. He began his career at AT&T as a Channel Marketing Manager from 1996 to 1999, followed by a role as Senior Director of Marketing at VarTec Telecom, Inc. from 1999 to 2006. He returned to Transamerica as Senior Director of Channel Marketing from 2006 to 2010 before transitioning to his current role. His career has primarily taken place in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex and has included significant experience in the telecommunications and financial services industries.
Achievements
Andrew Franco has a proven track record of negotiating and mediating contracts with demanding clients. He is recognized for his strategic, analytical, tactical, and leadership abilities, particularly in highly regulated industries. His extensive network across various sectors, including financial services, insurance, telecommunications, and business process outsourcing (BPO), has contributed to his success in corporate development.