Govert Franken

Govert Franken is an experienced IT Business Technology Manager currently at Kraton Corporation since November 2024. With a strong background in SAP consulting and enterprise application management, Govert has held various leadership roles, including Director of IT at Pacific Biosciences, where responsibilities included planning and executing strategic ERP projects, managing cross-functional teams, and driving business process efficiencies. Previous positions at companies such as HCL AXON and IBM focused on SAP integration management, presales, and implementation, demonstrating a robust capability in overseeing large-scale SAP solutions across multiple industries. Govert holds a BS in Business Administration from Breda University of Applied Sciences and a BS in Civil Engineering from Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences.