Franz Felsmann

Franz Felsmann currently serves as Vice President Sales D/A/CH Installed Base & Partners at IFS, responsible for sales to existing customers and partners in Germany, Switzerland, and Austria, focusing on ERP, Asset, and Service Management. Prior to this role, Franz was the CEO and COO of Operaize, a SaaS startup specializing in production planning optimization for manufacturing companies utilizing AI and operations research. Franz's extensive background at Software AG includes serving as COO for the D/A/CH region, leading corporate strategy and business development, as well as holding various vice president positions focusing on strategic accounts across multiple industries, including retail and transport. Earlier in the career, Franz was a Key Account Manager at Deutsche Post IT Services GmbH.