Thomas Franken

Thomas Franken's work experience spans over several years in various marketing and strategic roles. Thomas started their career as the Head of Marketing and Advertising at Kemper GmbH in 1992. Thomas then worked as the Head of Marketing Communication at Atlas Copco Tools GmbH from 1994 to 1996. In 1997, they served as the Assistant to the Managing Director at Meyer Group.

From 1998 to 2005, Thomas worked at WILO SE as the Head of Marketing Services and Brand Management. Thomas then joined Metro Group Asset Management as the Head of Center Marketing from 2005 to 2008.

In 2008, Thomas became the Senior Vice President of Marketing at Q-Cells SE, where they led various departments and played a key role in repositioning the Q-Cells brand globally. Thomas left Q-Cells in 2012 and joined Hanwha Solarone as the Senior Director of Marketing for EMEA. From 2013 to 2016, they served as the Vice President of Marketing at Hanwha Q Cells GmbH, overseeing global marketing initiatives.

Thomas's next role was at SolarEdge Technologies GmbH, where they worked as the Senior Director of Marketing & Communications Europe from 2016 to 2019. During this time, they were responsible for strategic marketing, market research, channel marketing, product marketing, and brand management, among other responsibilities.

Most recently, Thomas has been working at TESVOLT GmbH since 2019, where they are involved in marketing and strategic expansion. The company operates without hierarchies, focusing on team decisions and collaboration.

Overall, Thomas Franken has gained extensive experience in marketing and strategic roles throughout their career, contributing to the growth and success of various companies in the energy and technology sectors.

Thomas Franken attended RWTH Aachen University from 1984 to 1991. Thomas completed their degree, Diplom Kaufmann, in the field of study Betriebwirtschaft.