John Francis
VP, Sales & Marketing Operations
John Francis is the VP, Sales & Marketing Operations at IZEA, where he champions the alignment of sales and marketing to accelerate innovation and fuel strategic growth within the Creator Economy.
With a distinguished 25-year career specializing in B2B brand strategy, demand generation, and operational excellence, John is driven by a passion for creating high-efficiency teams and building inspiring brands that actively drive demand. His expertise lies in leveraging data-driven insights to forge impactful marketing strategies that maximize customer acquisition, retention, and long-term value.
Prior to IZEA, John served as the VP of Marketing at MERGE, where he successfully scaled demand generation programs, streamlined complex MarTech ecosystems, and delivered high-ROI campaigns.
John Francis is the VP, Sales & Marketing Operations at IZEA, where he champions the alignment of sales and marketing to accelerate innovation and fuel strategic growth within the Creator Economy.
With a distinguished 25-year career specializing in B2B brand strategy, demand generation, and operational excellence, John is driven by a passion for creating high-efficiency teams and building inspiring brands that actively drive demand. His expertise lies in leveraging data-driven insights to forge impactful marketing strategies that maximize customer acquisition, retention, and long-term value.
Prior to IZEA, John served as the VP of Marketing at MERGE, where he successfully scaled demand generation programs, streamlined complex MarTech ecosystems, and delivered high-ROI campaigns.
