Head of Information Security at ZEISS Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology
📍 Cologne Bonn Region, Germany
Thomas Franke is the Head of Information Security at ZEISS Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology, leveraging extensive experience from roles as CISO at KUKA and in security at ZF Group. He focuses on integrating security as a business-enabling management function and holds a degree from the Bundeswehr University Munich, highlighting a unique background in public service and corporate security.
His transition from public security agencies to leading high-tech industry security underscores a career dedicated to holistic information protection, from product and IT/OT security to managing insider threats.
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Experience
20 Years
Current Role
Head of Information Security
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Cologne Bonn Region, Germany
Personality Overview
How Thomas shows up
Fast But Analytical
Quality Focused
Thorough Evaluator
They are not very likely to become strong advocates of your product or service They focus on the results, but can still be quite procedural and analytical about how to get there They have a unique set of diverse traits where they are decisive and methodical but can sometimes be extra cautious and skeptical
Priorities
Topics Thomas cares about
Holistic Security Leadership
He advocates for viewing cybersecurity as a management and leadership task, rather than focusing solely on new tools or regulations.
Human-Centric Security
Believes that for security to be complete, technology must be brought together with the people who use it, emphasizing a human-first approach.
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Career
Work history
6-2023
Head of Information Security
ZEISS Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology
1-2017 - 5-2023
Head of Information Security (CISO) and Data Privacy (DPO) KUKA Group
KUKA
6-2014 - 12-2016
Manager Information Protection
ZF Group
6-2011 - 5-2014
Manager Physical Security and Information Protection
ZF Group
9-2007 - 6-2011
Referent/ Analyst
Bundeswehr / AMK
In the press
Media appearances
Interview mit Kuka‑CISO Thomas Franke: „Gut zertifiziert ist halb gewonnen“. Featured in CSO Online
Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.
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