Franz Nowak
About Franz Nowak
Franz Nowak serves as the Equipment Business Director at LanzaTech, where he has worked since 2020. With extensive experience at Honeywell UOP in various leadership roles, he specializes in market segmentation and monetizing intellectual property in the green technology sector.
Work at LanzaTech
Franz Nowak serves as the Equipment Business Director at LanzaTech, a position he has held since 2020. Based in Skokie, Illinois, he focuses on enhancing the company's equipment offerings within the green technology sector. His role involves driving initiatives that aim to accelerate revenue and profitability for hard-tech startups. Nowak's expertise in market segmentation and value pricing contributes to LanzaTech's mission of providing innovative solutions in sustainable technology.
Previous Experience at Honeywell UOP
Before joining LanzaTech, Franz Nowak held various positions at Honeywell UOP over a span of more than two decades. He served as Associate Director in Gas Processing from 2012 to 2015 and as R&D Senior Manager from 2015 to 2017. His experience also includes roles in project engineering, marketing, product management, and business development. Notably, he drove significant increases in gross margin and revenue through strategic market segmentation and collaboration.
Education and Expertise
Franz Nowak earned a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where he studied from 1981 to 1985. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business between 1989 and 1992. His academic background supports his expertise in monetizing process and technology intellectual property, particularly in the context of equipment that generates reliable revenue streams.
Specializations and Skills
Franz Nowak specializes in market segmentation, value pricing, and understanding the observational voice of the customer. His skills extend to leveraging a global supply chain to support an asset-light business model, which enables the delivery of superior customer value. His focus on the green technology space aligns with his commitment to fostering sustainable business practices.