Richard Francis serves as director of sovereign ratings at Fitch Ratings. Previously, he was director of sovereign ratings at Standard & Poor’s. Francis was also a research economist at Morgan Stanley. He holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from Rice university and a master’s degree in international affairs from Columbia University.
Venezuelan Opposition Leader María Corina Machado to Receive Concordia’s 2026 Leadership Award for Public Sector
The Concordia Leadership Council is proud to announce María Corina Machado, leader of Venezuela’s democracy movement, as the third and final recipient of the 2026 Concordia Leadership Award, recognized for
