Björn Franzen

Director (Prokurist) Technology Solutions - Inorganics (Plinke GmbH)

Accountable for the Project Management and operational aspects of the KBR Inorganics PSL comprising Technologies for acid concentration (Plinke) as well as crystallization and evaporation (Ecoplanning). Regional Operations Lead and conduit to VP Operations in Houston. In this role he is driving the integration of The Inorganics PSL into the KBR organization and the optimized work share with the technology office in India. 7 direct reports.

Started as an associate PM, was promoted to PM, then Senior PM and left the US office as Principal PM. accountable for project delivery and P&L by managing all project activities and resources • Focal point of contact (internal/external) • Project execution within time, budget and quality requirements • Timely internal and external reporting • Planning/scheduling, coordinating and controlling • Risk management • Financial forecasting/planning • Change management

• Sales and Proposal Manager for turnkey projects, feasibility studies and Engineering services • Leadership in internal project application process • Market assessments & Market entry strategies • Business Planning, Financial modeling and value management • Preparation of concept and strategy papers for Management Board • Representation of Ferrostaal at exhibitions and conferences • Active involvement of foreign organizations

• Analysis of tender documents (ITB, RFQ) • Preparation of pre-qualification documents • Commercial examination of bidding documents • Documentation of financial and contractual risks • Leadership in internal project application process • Coordination with internal departments, such as finance, legal, tax and risk • Substantial support with generation of relevant legal documents • Commercial verification of the execution concept • Definition of interfaces between Consortium partners

• Analysis of tender documents • Preparation of pre-qualification documents • Commercial examination of bidding documents • Documentation of financial and contractual risks • Contract generation/administration • Generation of project calculation • Definition of deliverable lists and payment schedules • Selection, configuration and implementation of project management system (PMS) • Project controlling and document management • Business/financial planning

• Project Manager Business Segment Strategy Algeria • Project Manager Conception and Implementation of Shareholder database • Project Manager Reporting Structure International Organizations • Participate in defining Corporate Strategy • Support Business Segment Strategy (Solar Power & Biofuels) • Assist in Business Development and M&A activities

Wirtschaftstheorie, Betriebswirtschaftslehre