Mediator — Christof Franzke

Business Mediation & Systemic Consulting

After many years in IT and OT, I've learned that the greatest challenges rarely lie in the technology. It's about people — and about translating friction into progress. I work calmly, directly and without detours.

I come from the world of technical systems and understand both IT and OT. I started in classical IT, then moved deep into automation, process visualisation and complex plant systems. I know where the fault lines between OT and IT appear.

The Technologist

Over many years I have worked with people across all levels and roles. I've learned how quickly misunderstandings arise and how decisive clarity can be. I listen, ask questions and get conversations moving again — even when the assessment is uncomfortable.

The Communicator

I'm married with three children, and I know from my own life how different perspectives can be — and how important it is to keep talking. My Christian faith gives me orientation. I love being outdoors, I photograph, and I work with film, field recordings and electronic music.

The Person

Christof maintains an inner calm and projects a quiet strength into the room and onto the people in it. He is a role model in composure and groundedness. I am grateful that we get to share part of this journey through our training together.

Andrea

What I particularly appreciate about Christof is how reliably and attentively he engages with people. He takes time, listens genuinely, and you feel truly heard in his presence. You can take him at his word — when he commits to something, he follows through, no matter what. At the same time, he always meets others with respect and genuine appreciation. You can simply tell that people truly matter to him.

Julia
Mediator — European University Association, 2024–2026
Systemic Consultant — Praxis Institut Süd, 2020–2021
Pastoral Counsellor — ALH-Akademie Köln, 2019–2020
Phone: +49 151 29 40 90 90