Mike Francis

Board Member

Mike Francis brings a wealth of leadership experience across corporate, not-for-profit, and community sectors, with a career spanning strategic planning, marketing, finance, and governance. A strategic planning specialist, Mike held senior leadership roles at Mobil Oil and Origin Energy, where he led major initiatives in cultural transformation, takeovers, product development, and national brand expansion. He has successfully implemented strategic change in a variety of sectors, including as General Manager Marketing/Fundraising for the Hutt St Centre, where he helped transform the organisation into a nationally recognised leader in homelessness support. A marketing and branding expert, Mike has managed multimillion-dollar campaigns for Bob Jane T-Marts and Origin Energy, while also delivering high-impact results on tight budgets for not-for-profits. He has led national brand launches and media campaigns across TV, radio, print, digital, and social media.