"I had the pleasure of working closely with Francis during his time as Head of Creative Operations at MPC Montreal. He is a fast learner, highly dedicated, diplomatic, and organized. Always deeply engaged in studio-wide initiatives, Francis enthusiastically sought ways to improve workflows and operations while ensuring processes were well-structured, maintained, and followed.

Francis was proactive in addressing show-related challenges, always focused on finding practical solutions and ensuring tasks were executed efficiently. Beyond his leadership, he wasn’t afraid to get hands-on when needed, stepping in to assist with additional FX work whenever required.

With a strong understanding of all CG disciplines, Francis combined broad technical knowledge with a collaborative mindset, making him a key asset to the studio. Any team would be lucky to have him!"

"I had the pleasure of working with Francis for about 3 years at MPC during his time there as Head of Creative Operations for Montreal. Our close working relationship gave me a great insight into his leadership style and how he worked.

Francis is a highly organized and effective leader, he's particularly skilled at managing teams of department heads and enabling VFX teams to succeed. He consistently ensured smooth working operations day to day with clear communication across multiple disciplines and global sites. He has a knack for keeping things running efficiently and proposing solutions to problems, even during the most challenging projects and periods of significant organisational change. He also cares about the growth, training and development of those he manages.

What I always appreciated about Francis was his positive attitude and unwavering hard-work ethic. He always gave his best and navigated the most difficult situations with grace and professionalism, maintaining a level head and consistently putting in the effort needed to achieve the necessary goals without ever complaining.

Francis is a great person to collaborate with. I’m confident he would be a valuable asset to any studio or team needing strong operational leadership and a reliable team player."

Francis and I collaborated closely as copilots, with him focusing on the creative aspects of the shows while I managed resources and production teams. Together, we worked as a unified team to ensure the shows and departments were well-supported, consistently connecting with them on a weekly basis to address any roadblocks or issues affecting their progress.

We proposed and implemented solutions to the challenges they faced, escalating critical issues to executives when necessary. Francis also played a key role in working with Julian Burt, the Global Head of Creative, to define new processes and procedures for the creative team. He thoughtfully included me in these discussions whenever they touched on resources or crew, ensuring a cohesive and collaborative approach.

It was a pleasure to work alongside Francis, whose dedication and collaborative spirit made a meaningful impact on our projects and teams. I hope to work with Francis in the future.