Pratip Francis has joined MRF Tyres as General Manager to head brand marketing. In this role, Francis will lead the brand management function for MRF Tyres across ATL, BTL, digital and PR and will be based in Chennai.

Known as result-oriented marketing & sales leader, Francis comes with varied experience across industries - from durables and electricals, to bathware and hardware. Francis has a proven track record of leading teams both in startup environments, as well as in well-established organizations and has handled roles and led teams across various functions of marketing - from end-to-end product management to brand & digital marketing, trade & retail marketing to business intelligence. He has also led sales functions at domestic (state) level, as well as internationally, across Asia Pacific and the Middle East.

In his previous role, Francis was the Chief Marketing Officer at GROHE, a

a brand for complete bathroom solutions and kitchen fittings. He also served as the GM - Marketing (India) and Sales Head (International) at Delta Faucet Company and Manager – Marketing at Schneider Electric. In his previous stints, he has worked as Product Manager at Kohler Co and Asst. Manager - Sales & Marketing at Haier India.