Franke Coffee Systems Americas has named Chris Kennedy president, following a period of steady leadership during his interim appointment.
Kennedy had served as interim president and VP of finance and operations, where he led finance, warehouse operations, customer service and field service teams across the Americas. In his new role, he will oversee the region’s growth strategy, strengthen customer partnerships, and ensure alignment with Franke Coffee Systems’ global vision.
He will report directly to Marco Zancolò, CEO of Franke Coffee Systems, and will continue to serve on the company’s global leadership team.
“Chris has been a stabilizing and forward‑looking leader during a critical period of transition,” said Zancolò. “His ability to connect financial discipline, operational excellence and people leadership makes him exceptionally well positioned to lead our Americas organization into its next phase of growth.”
Kennedy joined Franke in July 2021 and has been instrumental in driving cross‑functional collaboration and operational performance while maintaining continuity across the business, according to the company. His leadership has supported both customer experience improvements and internal team development across the region.