Francesca Kelly-Kimbell

About Francesca Kelly-Kimbell

I\'ve spent 20+ years at the intersection of marketing, communications, and business growth — and the through-line has always been the same: build the right strategy, the right relationships, and the results follow. I am currently President of Highland Falls Beverage Company, leading the business through one of the most dynamic — and closely watched — periods the industry has seen. Navigating a complex regulatory environment while delivering double-digit growth has been the kind of challenge I thrive on. Prior to that, I held the position of CMO at Beyond, a global UX and design consultancy, whose client roster included Google, Facebook, Samsung, and Netflix. Leading marketing at that level — across geographies, with clients who set the standard for what great looks like — sharpened everything about how I think about brand, experience, and commercial impact. These two roles sit atop a career built in some of the most demanding environments in marketing and communications. I started at Dell, where I helped grow the global channel business to $12B. I went on to lead business development at DDB, generating over $8M in new revenue and redesigning the Braintree brand and marketing function at West. Along the way I\'ve worked with fast-growing startups and global brands including Qualcomm, Google, PayPal and Microsoft, across EMEA and North America. What connects all of it is a belief that growth is a relationship business. The strategies that work are the ones built on trust — with clients, partners, teams, and stakeholders. I partner with leaders to- Build integrated growth strategies that connect marketing, PR, and sales - Craft compelling narratives for customers, investors, and key stakeholders - Elevate executive visibility through strategic messaging and network engagement - Develop stakeholder plans that strengthen the relationships that matter most I split my time between London and the East Coast.

Experience

1. President

   Highland Falls Beverage Co

   Nov 2025 — Present

Education

• University of Surrey

  Business, Management, Marketing

Skills

• Integrated Marketing
• Online Advertising
• Creative Direction
• Advertising
• Public Relations
• Digital Media
• Lead Generation
• Brand Management
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Product Launch
• Marketing
• Strategy
• Project Management
• Strategic Planning
• New Business Development
• Demand Generation
• Business Development
• Digital Marketing
• Marketing Communications