Francisco Marrero

Experience

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  Orange UK

  Apr 2002 - Jan 2006

  In charge of designing and implementing services in the Orange UK GPRS network as well as designing the evolutions of the GPRS network (SGSN, GGSN, etc) After being selected for the Orange Graduates Scheme Program, i worked in Research and Innovation and Radio Access Technology.

  • GPRS Design Engineer

    Oct 2003 - Jan 2006

  • Graduate Engineer

    Apr 2002 - Sept 2003
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  Orange Corporate

  Jan 2006 - Dec 2006

  Project Manager - Identity Management

  In charge of delivering projects in the area of Identity Management for Orange Corporate and the BUs in the different member countries.

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  Orange

  Jan 2007 - Feb 2024

  o Leading a team of Product Managers and coordinating Co-Innovation and Business Development activities with the partner OEMs. Product Lines in the scope: Smartphones and Ecosystem (Tablets, Wearables, VR/AR, PCs, SmartHome).o Full ownership and accountability for the commercial strategy and sales development of the Refurbished Smartphones business line.o Definition of Business & Commercial strategy and Sales Coordination on innovation topics as eSIM, SmartHome, Inclusion, CSR.o Scouting, products selection, partnership development, products development and sales coordination on Innovative product categories. Show less o Leading the B2C Wearables portfolio. New partners identification, products selection/ranging and portfolio construction. Support for the affiliates in the construction of the local portfolios. Responsible of sales development.o Business Development with devices manufacturers (OEMs like Samsung/Huawei/Xiaomi/Oppo, Pure Players like Fitbit/Garmin/Pico or fashion/luxury players like MontBlanc/Tag Heuer/Fossil and the GAFAs.o Negotiation of the partnerships via specific contracts, MoUs, NDAs, etc and Project Management of specific projects and initiatives with the partners.2o Management of the Suppliers Roadmap Sessions and presentation of the manufacturers, products and business opportunities to the affiliates. Show less o Leading and coordinating the B2C Wearables domain for Orange Group with full accountability and multidisciplinary team coordination on Strategy & Business Performance, Products portfolio, Project delivery, CVP development, Marketing&Sales.o End to end responsibility for the conception, development, commercial launch and sales management of Orange-branded Connected Objects for the consumer market. Creation of Go to Market material, digital assets and support to the affiliates.o Leading a team in charge of the conception, development & delivery of Digital Devices Sales Support Tools (Phone Advisor programme) for our European and African affiliates and the Marketing activities to promote the tools within Orange and externally. Show less

  • Product Line and Innovation Director

    Sept 2020 - Feb 2024

  • Head of Wearables portfolio

    Apr 2017 - Sept 2020

  • Head of Devices Marketing

    Jan 2014 - Mar 2017

  • Mobile Multimedia Business Performance and Strategy Manager

    Oct 2009 - Dec 2013

  • Projects Director

    Jan 2007 - Nov 2009
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  Xiaomi Technology

  Feb 2024 - now

  Sales Director

  Channel Sales Director in charge of the Orange Global account