Franz Nowak

Franz Nowak is an experienced professional in the field of engineering and business development, currently serving as Sr Equipment Line Manager at LanzaJet since April 2024. Prior to this role, Franz worked at LanzaTech as Equipment Business Director from January 2020 to March 2024, and at Elevance Renewable Sciences, Inc. as Commercial Development Director from December 2017 to January 2020. Franz's extensive career also includes over 28 years at Honeywell UOP in various leadership roles, including R&D Senior Manager of Capital Planning & Alliances and Associate Director of Gas Processing. Earlier positions include Project Manager at Xytel and Product Development at Varian Associates. Franz holds an MBA in Finance and Business Policy from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business and a degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.