Francine Hwang joined GTD Image Consulting in 2015. After reading South Bay Magazine’s “Women in Business,” where Owner and CEO, Gayle Theodora Drake was featured in an article, Francine felt compelled to reach out to her for employment. Francine was immediately taken with Gayle’s business acumen and dedication to her clients.

Francine had been working as a marketing strategist specializing in tech products and services for many years. She worked with great brands such as Edmunds.com, POM Wonderful, FIJI Water, Oprah and Geary’s of Beverly Hills. In 2011, Francine became intrigued by the incredible opportunities in LA’s expansive apparel industry. This was a departure from what the tech industry offered, but she was invigorated by learning about clothing, acquiring new customers and traveling to different parts of the country. Francine sold to well-known retailers such as Nordstrom, CUSP by Neiman Marcus, TJX Companies and Bloomingdales. After a few years, Francine thought she would really thrive if she could use the combination of her expertise as a marketing/sales professional and her experience in apparel. This decision was what helped to bring her and Gayle together.

When Francine is not working at her computer strategizing new and creative ideas with Gayle for GTD Image Consulting, she enjoys hiking in the South Bay area, rooting for her hometown Boston Red Sox and traveling the world with her husband.