Robert Franke

Robert Franke is an experienced logistics and transportation professional with a robust background in managing complex operations across various companies. Currently serving as the Plant Logistics Manager at Syngenta since November 2019, Robert previously held roles including Logistics Manager at Peterson Transportation Inc., where responsibilities involved rate negotiations and budget oversight, and Feed Mill Manager at NEW Cooperative, Inc., focusing on operational management and inventory control. Additional experience includes leading logistics at CJ Bio America, analyzing transportation operations at Envirotech Services, and managing domestic and international transportation at Harris Chemical with an annual freight budget exceeding $55M. Robert holds a BBA in Transportation and Logistics from Iowa State University, earned in 1989.