Franz is Industry Partner, Personal Care at CCD Partners, bringing more than 30 years of experience across the specialty chemicals and personal care ingredients industries. He spent three decades at BASF in senior international leadership roles, developing extensive expertise in innovation, strategy, and commercial growth across global specialty chemicals markets.

Throughout his career, Franz has specialised in personal care ingredients, surface treatment technologies, and industrial chemicals, supporting businesses on strategic development, innovation, and international market expansion. His experience spans innovation and business leadership, product strategy, and helping organisations identify new growth opportunities across global consumer and industrial markets.

Franz combines deep technical expertise with strong commercial and strategic insight, helping businesses strengthen market positioning, accelerate innovation, and create long-term value across the personal care and specialty chemicals sectors.