Fiona François

Fiona Jane François (born Fiona Jane Mackay, 22 May 1980) is the chairman and former President of the British American Business Council, Los Angeles Chapter.[1] She is also Chief of Staff at InvestCloud, Inc. and was formerly HM Consul and Director for the Western Region of UK Trade & Investment's US Network.[2][3]

Fiona François
Born (1980-05-22) 22 May 1980
York, North Yorkshire, England
Alma materNorthumbria University
OccupationChief of Staff at InvestCloud, Chairman and former President of BABC LA, Former British Diplomat, HM Consul and Regional Director, UK Trade and Investment
Years active2001 –2014
Spouse(s)Eric H François (2006–present)
ChildrenOne son, one daughter

Biography

Born in York, North Yorkshire,[1] she studied Economics, Politics and Sociology at the University of Northumbria at Newcastle upon Tyne where she graduated with honours before joining Her Majesty's service. In 2009 Fiona François was appointed HM Consul and Director for the Western Region of UK Trade & Investment's US Network. Based at the British Consulate-General in Los Angeles,[4]

InvestCloud

Fiona François is Chief of Staff and Head of Sales at InvestCloud, a California founded company that has grown from an idea in a garage to a platform with 670 clients & over $1.7 trillion of assets in just 7 years. Headquartered in Los Angeles with a global presence, InvestCloud develops first-class, financial digital solutions, pre-integrated into the cloud.[5]

Britweek

Fiona François is a Member of the Board of BritWeek,[1][6] a not for profit organization focusing on the British contribution to business, film, fashion and music in Southern California.

Brits Give Back

Through Britweek, Francois supports various charities including, LA's BEST, Malaria No More, Save The Children, Virgin Unite[7]

Business Innovation Awards

Fiona François created the first ever UKTI / Britweek Business Innovation Awards in 2010 for Businesses with joint operations in the UK and California to be recognized for their achievements in innovation before an audience of elite international commercial players, as well as the wider California business community. François shortlists finalist in each category to be judged by renowned business leaders. Past judges were, Andy Bird Chairman of Walt Disney International, Ian Callum Design Director for Jaguar,[8] Carlos Amezcua, Co-Anchor Fox 11 News[9] and Sir Ken Robinson Internationally Renowned Creativity Expert.[10] Past honored speakers were Simon Cowell,[11] Nigel Lythgoe[12] and Frank Mottek.[13]

British American Business Council

Fiona is President of the British American Business Council (BABC) and actively supports the chapters in Los Angeles, Orange County, San Francisco, the Pacific North West, Chicago and Houston[14]

L.A. Business Journal's "Women Making A Difference" Awards

In 2013, François was one of the top 5 finalists for the L.A. Business Journal's "Women Making A Difference" Awards. Fiona was one of 252 nominees for the 2013 Awards in the "Rising Star" category.[15][16]

Career and professional appointments

[4]

  • (2002–2004) Policy Advisor for the Scottish Government[1]
  • (2004–2008) Senior Policy Advisor for The Department for Business, Innovation & Skills (BIS)
  • (2007–2008) Policy Advisor for HM Tresaury
  • (2008 2009) Senior Policy Advisor for The Department for International Development (DFID)
  • (2009 to 2014) HM Consul and Regional Director UKTI West Coast
  • (2009 to present) Appointed to the Board of Britweek
  • (2009 to present) Distinguished member of the British American Business Council, Los Angeles Chapter[1]
  • (2012 to 2014) Foreign Direct Investment Director for UK Trade and Investment USA Network
  • (2013 to present) Member of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Los Angeles[1]
  • (2014 to present) Chief of Staff at InvestCloud[17]
  • (2016 to present) President of the British American Business Council, Los Angeles Chapter[1]

Publications and presentations
  • (April 2010) Organizer and Speaker, Britweek and UKTI Business Innovation Awards in Beverly Hills, California[18][19]
  • (April 2011) Organizer and Speaker, Britweek and UKTI Business Innovation Award at the Fairmont San Francisco Hotel, as part of the 2011 BABC Conference.[20]
  • (March 2012) Honored Guest Speaker, British American Business Council Pacific North West Annual General Meeting in Seattle, WA[21]
  • (April 2012) Organizer and Speaker, Britweek and UKTI Business Innovation Awards in Beverly Hills, California[22]
  • (April 2013) Organizer and Speaker, Britweek and UKTI Business Innovation Awards in Beverly Hills, California[8]

Other appearances

Britweek,[23] Emmy's,[24] Golden Globe,[25] Sundance,[26] BABC,[27] Other[28]

References
  1. "Fiona Francois". Brit Week. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 29 January 2017.
  2. "Department for International Trade USA". GOV.UK. Retrieved 29 January 2017.
  4. "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 25 February 2014. Retrieved 31 August 2013.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  5. https://www.linkedin.com/company/investcloud/
  7. "Mission Statement". Brit Week. Archived from the original on 8 June 2013. Retrieved 29 January 2017.
  8. "BritWeek UKTI Business Innovation Awards 2013 Were Presented to Five Outstanding Companies Creating Business Ties between the UK and California". Business Wire. 25 April 2013. Retrieved 29 January 2017.
  10. "BritWeek UKTI Business Innovation Awards 2012 Now Underway". Marketwire.com. 17 January 2012. Retrieved 29 January 2017.
  11. "Simon Cowell Talks 'American Idol' Exit; Nigel Lythgoe Hopes To 'Trample All Over' Paula". Access Hollywood. 19 January 2011. Retrieved 29 January 2017.
  12. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 14 January 2017.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  13. "News about Frank Mottek". Frankmottek.com. Retrieved 29 January 2017.
  14. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 18 August 2013. Retrieved 31 August 2013.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  15. "Women Making a Difference" (PDF). Cbjonline.com. Retrieved 29 January 2017.
  16. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 31 August 2013. Retrieved 31 August 2013.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  17. "InvestCloud". InvestCloud. InvestCloud. Retrieved 14 June 2017.
  18. "BritWeek UKTI Business Innovation Awards Photos and Images". Getty Images. 4 May 2010. Retrieved 29 January 2017.
  19. "The Definitive City Guide: Los Angeles". Justluxe.com. Retrieved 29 January 2017.
  20. "ReachLocal Wins UK Trade & Investment Business Innovation Award! – ReachLocal Blog". Blog.reachlocal.com. 14 May 2011. Retrieved 29 January 2017.
  22. "BritWeek UKTI Business Innovation Awards 2012 Now Underway". Finance.yahoo.com. 17 January 2012. Archived from the original on 2 February 2017. Retrieved 29 January 2017.
  23. "Gala dinner – D30_5691". Archive.britweek.org. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 29 January 2017.
  24. "Fiona Francois – The 40th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel – Arrivals | 2 Pictures". Contactmusic.com. 16 June 2013. Retrieved 29 January 2017.
  25. "Golden Globe Lunch Hosted By BritWeek Chairman Bob Peirce Honoring Julian Fellowes, Gareth Neame And Michelle Dockery Photos and Images". Getty Images. 12 January 2013. Retrieved 29 January 2017.
  26. "UK Film Reception At Sundance – 2012 Park City Photos and Images". Getty Images. 23 January 2012. Retrieved 29 January 2017.
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