Lesa Francis

US-based Lesa Francis had a 37-year career in the North American staffing industry, including as chief executive of two respected staffing firms.

Ms Francis was president and chief executive of Supplemental Health Care, one of the top 10 healthcare staffing companies in the US. Prior to that, she was president and chief executive of Staffmark, one of the largest commercial staffing firms in North America with over US$1.1B in revenue. She led the firm under private equity ownership, creating significant increases in profitability and revenue, overseeing a successful sale to Recruit.

Ms Francis was also chair of the American Staffing Association which focuses on the advocacy and integrity of the staffing industry.