Franz Dienes

Franz Dienes is an Information Technology leader currently serving as the Director of Infrastructure and Vendor Management at Simon & Schuster, where they are responsible for the separation of infrastructure and related services following a recent acquisition. Previously, they held senior roles such as Senior Director of Infrastructure, Information Security and IT Operations at LifeScan and Vice President of IT at Hawk Corporation, overseeing global IT operations. With extensive experience in interim CIO services, merger integration, and IT infrastructure, Franz has successfully aligned technology with business strategies across global manufacturing, chemical, and technology industries. Franz holds a Master's degree in Accounting and Financial Systems from Cleveland State University and a BA in History/Marketing from the University of Rochester.