Franz Josef Marx

Franz Josef Marx obtained a Masters degree in Engineering from the Mainz University of Applied Sciences and a Masters in Business Administration from the University of Kiel in Germany.

Franz began his professional career with BASF and has worked throughout Europe, China, Middle East and Africa.

Franz Josef Marx was appointed President of International Paper Russia in September 2008.

Prior to joining International Paper he was a Partner and Managing Director at The Boston Consulting Group with their Industrial Goods and Energy practice group.

He has been living in Russia for more than 10 years.

In December 2008, Franz Josef Marx was elected to the Board of Directors, Ilim Group.