Francesco De Astis
Francesco De Astis is an accomplished training consultant with over 18 years of expertise in leadership, management, business strategy, and people engagement. His professional journey has been marked by significant roles in luxury hospitality management, higher education, and human resources. Leveraging his rich experience, Francesco excels in aligning training strategies with organisational goals, demonstrating a profound understanding of needs analysis, and customising training programs to drive engagement and performance improvement.
Since stepping into the training consultant role a year ago, Francesco has successfully delivered over 20 courses in leadership, management, business strategy, and people engagement. His training sessions have catered to delegates from prestigious organizations such as Aramco, various Saudi governmental entities, and numerous non-profit organisations. His proficiency in program design ensures that his training caters to diverse learning styles, promoting optimal knowledge retention and practical application.
Francesco’s career highlights include orchestrating recruitment events, optimising budgets, and amplifying brand presence through strategic campaigns. His commitment to excellence is further demonstrated by his ability to cultivate diverse and inclusive workforces, enhance employee retention, and develop comprehensive training programs that elevate service skills and knowledge.
Francesco is recognised for his strong interpersonal and communication skills, enabling seamless collaboration with cross-functional teams, senior management, and stakeholders. His ability to measure the effectiveness of training interventions and continuously improve training programs ensures they remain relevant and aligned with organisational objectives.
Francesco works with other high-calibre training providers catering primarily to the Middle East market. His international experience spans conducting physical and online courses across the UK, Hong Kong, Dubai, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia. His client roster includes esteemed entities such as the Abu Dhabi Executive Affairs Authority, Saudi Electricity Company, and Qatar University, reflecting his broad appeal and effectiveness as a training consultant.
Francesco holds a first-class degree in Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services obtained in 2021. He is currently completing his Project Management Professional (PMP) qualification this year, further solidifying his expertise and commitment to professional growth.
In addition to his professional achievements, Francesco is an experienced basketball coach and the founder of his basketball club in South London, showcasing his leadership and dedication to community engagement and youth development.