Board of Directors

Thomas A. Erb, Chairman

Born 1945, Swiss, with Franke since 2005 Thomas A. Erb was appointed Chairman of the Franke Board of Directors in 2005. Prior to joining the Franke Board of Directors, he was CEO of MBT Construction Chemicals (a Division of SANDOZ Ltd. which later became part of SKW AG and Degussa AG), a world-leading manufacturer of construction chemicals. Previously he had spent close to 20 years in CEO positions in European countries as well as in Asia. Thomas A. Erb studied law at the University of Zurich, followed by studies in Business Administration and Management in Basel, Switzerland, and England.

Dr. Alfred J. Wiederkehr, Vice-Chairman

Born 1936, Swiss, with Franke since 1975 Dr. Alfred J. Wiederkehr is a Partner of the Sears, Wiederkehr, Hugelshofer, Widmer law firm in Zurich and he is a member of the Boards of numerous companies in Switzerland and abroad. Dr. Alfred J. Wiederkehr holds a Master degree in Law and a PhD from the University of Zurich, Switzerland, as well as a Master degree in Comparative Law from the University of Michigan, USA

Randolf Hanslin, Non Executive Director

Born 1942, Swiss, with Franke since 2007 For the last 30 years Randolf Hanslin worked for Geberit, among other positions as Chief Executive of former Geberit AG. Lastly, he was Head of the Products Group Division with a global responsibility for research and development, purchasing, production and logistics. Randolf Hanslin retired in April 2006 from his operational activities and was appointed to the Board of Directors of Geberit. Randolf Hanslin holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich, Switzerland

Hans J. Löliger, Non Executive Director

Born 1943, Swiss, with Franke since 2007 Prior to joining the Franke Board of Directors in 2007, Hans J. Löliger was President and CEO of SICPA Group and before, for several years, CEO of Crown’s Global Plastics Packaging Operations in Philadelphia. He is a member of the Board of Crown Holdings, Inc. in the USA and of numerous companies in Switzerland. Hans J. Löliger holds a diploma in Commerce and Business Administration.

Dr. Anton E. Schrafl, Non Executive Director

Born 1932, Swiss, with Franke since 1979 Dr. Anton E. Schrafl has held numerous executive positions at building products manufacturer Holcim including Head of Research and Development and Engineering and Vice Chairman. In addition, Dr. Anton E. Schrafl has held several other positions in various companies, is engaged in a number of venture capital projects, was member of a Swiss regional parliament, member of various business organizations such as the Swiss Chamber of Commerce. Dr. Anton E. Schrafl holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich, Switzerland, and a Master of Business Administration from Harvard Business School, USA.

Dr. Bernhard W. Stauch, Non Executive Director

Born 1941, German, with Franke since 1987 Prior to joining the Franke Board of Directors in 2006, Dr. Bernhard W. Stauch was for more than 18 years President of Franke Kitchen Systems, the largest Franke division. Dr. Bernhard W. Stauch has responsibilities within the Human Resources, Finance & Acquisition and Audit Committees of the Franke Board of Directors and runs special strategic projects for the Franke Group. He holds a Master degree and a PhD in Economics from the University of St. Gallen, Switzerland.