Julien Francois: Chief Financial Officer of SureSwift Capital, Victoria BC

Julien is a seasoned financial executive with over 15 years of experience in senior management roles. With experience across diverse industries, including technology, digital media, and mining, he has developed a unique understanding that allows him to drive positive impact throughout any organization.

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Curious in his approach and relentless in his pursuit, Julien has successfully run the financial operations for public and private companies and brings a wealth of experience in M&A, FP&A, and tax. In his most recent role as CFO of STN Video, Julien led the successful execution of a complex cross-border sale transaction, where he led due diligence, directed stakeholder communication and played a pivotal role in the legal aspects of the sale.

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Julien believes in finance as a service organization, focused on satisfying the demands of internal and external customers. He challenges finance teams to be true business partners by bringing financial rigor to business decisions, optimizing business processes and identifying new opportunities.

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Collaboration is key to the success of any initiative. Connecting corporate silos is an essential part of implementing corporate plans. Julien’s ability to translate strategic vision to functional understanding across all levels achieves buy-in and positively influences the overall success of the enterprise.