Bernhard Franz

Bernhard Franz's work experience includes various roles in finance and controlling. Bernhard is currently the Head of Finance & Controlling at HWA AG since February 2023. Prior to this, they worked as a Manager Controlling at HWA AG from July 2019 to January 2023. Before joining HWA AG, they worked at RECARO Aircraft Seating GmbH & Co.KG, where they held several positions including Team Leader Strategic Business Planning & Reporting, Customer Service from January 2015 to June 2019, Manager Customer Calculation, Customer Service from January 2013 to December 2014, Manager Finance from July 2011 to December 2012, Senior Financial Analyst from January 2009 to June 2011, and Product Value Manager & Project Controller from January 2007 to December 2008. Prior to that, they worked as an Assistant to CFO at Putsch GmbH & Co.KG in 2006 and had an internship in the Purchasing Department (Metal Parts) at SEAT, SA in 2005.

Bernhard Franz completed their Bachelor's degree in International Business Studies from Buckinghamschire Chilterns University (now Bucks New University) in the UK, between the years 2002 and 2006. Additionally, in 2003 to 2004, they pursued European Business Studies at FH Osnabrück in Germany, where they obtained a Diplom-Kaufmann (FH) degree. Bernhard also engaged in studies at Universidad de DEUSTO San Sebastián in Spain from 2004 to 2005, focusing on Empresariales.