Joachim Franz
Country Manager Austria, Microsoft
Joachim Franz is listed as Country Manager Austria, Microsoft. Joachim is scheduled to speak at Microsoft Ignite 2026 on 18 November 2026.
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About
Joachim Franz is Country Manager Austria since October 1st, 2026. Most recently he was General Manager Automotive, Travel & Transport at Microsoft Germany. He lead Microsoft’s global business with automotive manufacturers, suppliers, and travel and transportation customers, helping them accelerate digital and AI-enabled transformation. Joachim brings more than 25 years of international experience across automotive, mobility, consulting, and enterprise technology. Before joining Microsoft in 2022, he held senior leadership roles at Volkswagen in sales performance management, digital transformation, customer experience, digital business, and mobility services. Earlier in his career, he advised global automotive manufacturers and suppliers at Accenture and led the development of Accenture’s automotive consulting practice from Shanghai. Beyond his corporate leadership role, Joachim is engaged as a Limited Partner at LEAP435, supporting a venture platform focused on frontier systems acr
Upcoming
Microsoft Ignite 2026 17 November 2026 – 20 November 2026
- From Copilot to cockpit: Building the AI-powered vehicle with Bosch Speaker · 18 November 2026
Spoke alongside
People who have shared a session with Joachim at events on B2DB.
- Christoph Hartung President Cross-Domain Computing Solutions · Bosch 1 shared session
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