Francesca

Operations Director

Francesca leads operations at Outrank, shaping the structure, systems, and processes that support the business as it continues to grow. She plays a central role in ensuring the agency runs efficiently day to day, while also building the foundations needed for long-term, scalable success.

Her focus sits across people, performance, and operational excellence. She ensures teams are aligned, delivery remains consistent, and every part of the business is working towards clear commercial objectives. By creating structure in a fast-moving environment, Francesca enables the team to deliver high-quality work while maintaining clarity, control, and momentum.

With a strong balance of commercial awareness and people-first leadership, she helps Outrank scale in a way that protects both performance and culture. Her role is key to making sure the business not only grows, but grows well.

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Background & Experience

Francesca brings over 20 years of experience across digital agencies, with a focus on commercial performance, growth, and change. She has held senior leadership roles including Chief Operating Officer and Commercial Director, where she led teams, managed complex operational challenges, and supported business expansion in fast-paced environments.

Since joining Outrank, she has helped strengthen the operational foundations behind the agency’s growth. From refining processes and improving team structure to supporting leadership and delivery, her focus is always on building systems that work now and scale for the future.

Her experience spans SEO, content, paid media, and SaaS, giving her a well-rounded understanding of how marketing performance connects with operational delivery and long-term business outcomes.

Qualifications

Francesca holds a legal background with qualifications from Newcastle University and Northumbria University, specialising in UK employment law. This adds a strong layer of governance, compliance, and risk awareness to her role, particularly valuable during periods of growth and transformation.

A Bit More About Francesca

Francesca brings the same energy and balance into her personal life as she does into her role. A proud mum of two, she values resilience, adaptability, and keeping perspective, qualities that naturally shape her leadership style.

She’s a passionate yogi with a talent for finding balance, whether that’s on the mat or in the middle of a busy agency environment. Naturally optimistic, Francesca approaches challenges with a positive mindset and a focus on solutions.

Born and raised by the sea, she feels most at home outdoors, recharging with fresh air, open space, and time with her family. Whether she’s starting the day with mindfulness or keeping up with her two energetic boys, she brings purpose, positivity, and a genuine care for people into everything she does.

What Makes Francesca Great

Builds high-performing teams that stay aligned, motivated, and accountable.

Connects operations with real business outcomes, not just process.

Known for simplifying complexity and turning strategy into action.

Drives efficiency without compromising culture or quality.

Plays a key role in helping Outrank scale in a sustainable, controlled way.

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