Dr Thomas Franke

After studying chemistry and earning his doctorate in technical chemistry at the Alma Mater Lipsiensis in 1991, Thomas Franke spent the first years of his career addressing the legacy and envi­ron­men­tal impact of the Russian Army during its withdrawal from former East Germany. The topic of cont­a­m­i­nated sites and envi­ron­men­tal protection conse­quently shaped his further career, first for several years in the operational management of the Environment and Energy Division, then in the Business Development Division. 

With more than 30 years of professional experience, Thomas Franke, as Senior Business Development Manager, combines the operational require­ments of CDM Smith’s business units with those of our clients. In addition to that, he plans and manages complex projects for the remediation of cont­a­m­i­nated sites and is responsible for the controlling, steering and management of major projects.

For him, motivation comes from exciting projects and the inspiring collaboration with colleagues and team members. He values the atmosphere of trust and mutual respect that defines his team.

For more than 15 years, he has worked as an honorary judge at the Leipzig Labor Court. He also serves as honorary chairman of the board of trustees of the Leipzig Energy and Environment Foundation and is a member of the German Brownfield association (DEBV).

Thomas Franke is also actively involved in the following professional associations:

• Member of AHO – German Committee of Associations and Chambers of Engineers and Architects for the Fee Structure
• Member of VBI – German Association of Consulting Engineers
• Member of ITVA – German Expert Committee on Procurement and Fee Issues
• Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Leipzig Energy and Environment Foundation
• Board Member of the German Brownfield Association (DEBV)