Patrick Franco

Chief executive

Patrick Franco

Patrick joined Notting Hill Genesis as chief executive in January 2023. He has a wide range of relevant experience across various sectors, including residential management, finance investment, hospitality, and tourism. Most recently, he was chief operating officer at Foxtons, where he led digital transformation programmes to improve customer experience and was instrumental in their work on environmental, social and governance matters. At Foxtons he was also an ardent advocate for LGBTQ+ inclusion within the property sector.

Patrick’s earlier career was predominantly at Credit Suisse, where he held several roles, including chief operating officer of Credit Suisse Asset Management UK.

Patrick has additionally spent nearly a decade on the board, most recently as vice chair, of Global Heritage Fund, an international non-profit organisation that invests in cultural heritage to advance sustainable economic development and provide emergency response during crises.