David Francis, native British, has worked in Gallaher Limited for more than three decades (since 1977). After holding a wide variety of positions in sales and marketing he was appointed National Account Director for the UK market in 2000. He was appointed International Travel Retail Director in 2005.

Following the acquisition of Gallaher by JTI in 2007 he was appointed C&TM Director Western Europe & Middle East Duty Free. In March 2008 he was appointed General Manager WWDF Vice-President.

He is married with two children and lives in Geneva.