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FranConnect Announces Appointment of New Chief Financial Officer

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Andrew Volkmann brought more than 25 years of financial leadership experience to FranConnect.

HERNDON, Va. — August 19, 2020 — FranConnect announced the appointment of Andrew Volkmann as Chief Financial Officer. Volkmann brought experience across emerging and mature technology companies in software, robotics, and web retailing, including Hitachi, Tellme Networks, Netscape, and MinuteKEY.

“Over the last year, FranConnect has invested in building a strong leadership team capable of guiding the company through our next stage of growth,” said Gabby Wong, CEO of FranConnect. “Andrew brings a wealth of diverse experience to FranConnect and we’re delighted to welcome him to the team.”

Volkmann previously served as CFO of MinuteKEY and earlier was a founding-management-team member and Vice President of Finance and Administration at Tellme Networks, which was acquired by Microsoft in 2007. He also held multiple finance roles at Netscape Communications Corporation and served as Senior Director of Finance leading up to Netscape’s acquisition by AOL in 1999.

“I have immense respect for everything FranConnect has achieved to become the leader in its space and with such potential for future growth, it’s an exciting time to join their exceptional team of franchise and technology experts,” said Volkmann.

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