Mark Francis Email & Phone Number

Jakarta, ID

Jakarta, Indonesia

Singapore

Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory Of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Devised and implemented content and original programming strategy for Astro's standalone freemium OTT streamer (sooka) that launched in June 2021. Weaving premium LIVE Sports and local entertainment, sooka managed to garner 2.5 million users within 6 months.

Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory Of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Devised the pre-launch content 'playbook' which set out recommendations for sooka's content pillars content mix and volume requirements, internal and external content licensing, plus original productions.

Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory Of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

I consult for senior leadership and the global content teams on strategy and production methodologies in order to optimise and significantly scale output of personal growth content at this fast-growing yet established edutech platform.

Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory Of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Successfully structured, negotiated and closed a high value, multi-year strategic content deal for iflix/WeTV following its sale to Chinese multinational, Tencent Holdings Ltd.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

As Chief Content Officer at iflix, one of Southeast Asia’s largest premium VOD platforms, I was responsible for defining the content strategy and leading the creation of original programming at Company level. Serving a key role in the leadership team, I also oversaw data insights, content acquisitions and programming.I was particularly focused on Original.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

As Head of Original Programming, Mark's responsible for bringing iflix's original content strategy to life and executing local productions including scripted drama, feature film, stand-up comedy, and factual entertainment. Since 2017, virtually every iflix Original launched has been a “Top 5” title, with its first Indonesian drama (Magic Hour) quickly.

London

Reporting to EVP of Content and London Head of Global Development, I was a core member of the Commissioning team overseeing an 150 hour pipeline of original programming, that was distributed to 171 countries in 45 languages. Primary responsibility was to commission, develop, and exec produce international series and specials. Highlights include" Rebel.

Hong Kong

Head of pan-regional production at Asia’s largest pay TV network; commissioning, developing and executive producing primarily for National Geographic Channel (NGC) plus unscripted entertainment for Star World including 'Asia's Next Top Model'.I was responsible for building processes and teams and then growing the annual pipeline to about 100 hours a year..

Singapore

Executive Producer for Asian commissions and international co-productions including the region’s top performing specials and series for Discovery Channel and TLC. Credits across a range of genres including Engineering "Man Made Marvels", History "The Korean War in Color", Extreme Adventure "Storm Surfers 1 &2" and "Rocket Compulsion" plus Lifestyle via.