Francois has extensive and in-depth experience of the technology sector, having spent over 12 years at Lazard in its TMT M&A advisory team. He has worked with a wide range of companies and entrepreneurs in the UK and Europe. Francois also spent two years on the management board of Metro International, the international newspaper group, responsible for corporate development.

Since 2013, Francois has worked with Corbett Keeling providing M&A, fund raising and strategic development advice to companies with a FinTech, technology, consumer and media focus.