Francis Holder
C- Level Strategic Growth Executive | AI Commercialization, Cybersecurity & Market Expansion | Founding Developer of 100MW Solar + BESS Infrastructure in West Africa
- Role
- Chief Operating Officer at Over The Top Seo
- Location
- Fort Washington, MD, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Francis Holder
Dr. Francis St. Holder, PhD is an executive leader, technology strategist, and international business development professional with experience across AI commercialization, cybersecurity, renewable energy, digital infrastructure, and emerging market growth.He serves as COO / Strategic Growth & Market Expansion — OTT & Lyrie.ai, supporting business development, operational strategy, market expansion, and technology commercialization. His role focuses on scaling AI-enabled platforms across the GCC, Asia, Singapore, Vietnam, and emerging international markets, with emphasis on digital transformation, cybersecurity, infrastructure resilience, enterprise partnerships, and AI-driven services.Dr. St. Holder is also the founding designer and developer of TechOps Global’s 100 MW Solar & BESS Power Plant initiative in West Africa, a renewable energy infrastructure project focused on clean power generation, grid resilience, battery energy storage, and scalable energy modernization.He combines executive operations, technical fluency, strategic partnerships, and market-entry strategy to move organizations from concept to commercialization. His leadership centers on building high-value technology channels, developing investor-facing narratives, identifying revenue opportunities, and positioning emerging platforms for scalable growth in fast-developing global markets.
Experience
Chief Operating Officer
Apr 2026 — Present
COO / Strategic Growth & Market Expansion — OTT & Lyrie.aiServing in a strategic executive leadership role supporting OTT and Lyrie.ai across business development, operational strategy, market expansion, and technology commercialization. The role focuses on scaling AI-enabled platforms across the GCC, Asia, Singapore, Vietnam, and emerging international markets, with emphasis on digital transformation, cybersecurity, infrastructure resilience, and enterprise partnerships.Key responsibilities include:* Driving market-entry strategy and regional expansion across GCC and Asian markets* Supporting COO-level operational planning, execution models, and partnership development* Positioning Lyrie.ai as an AI-driven platform for enterprise, infrastructure, wellness, and digital services* Developing strategic alliances with investors, technology partners, government stakeholders, and enterprise clients* Identifying revenue opportunities in AI, cybersecurity, renewable energy systems, smart infrastructure, and digital transformation* Translating technical capabilities into commercial business models, investor narratives, and client-ready proposals* Supporting executive decision-making, go-to-market planning, and scalable operating structuresThis role combines executive operations, AI commercialization, strategic partnerships, and international business development, with a focus on building high-value technology channels in fast-growing markets.
Education
London Business School
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, PhD in Energy Systems, Digital Innovation & Strategic Leadership.
University of whales
Executive MBA, International Business
Ducere Global Business School
Executive MBA, International Business
Ducere Global Business School
Master of Science - MS, International Relations and Affairs
Dunster Business School Switzerland
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, PhD in Energy Systems, Digital Innovation & Strategic Leadership.
University of Whales
Masters of Science, International Relations and Affairs
University of Whales
Master of Science, cybersecurity and international business
University of Maryland
Executive MBA, International Business
2022 — 2023
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