Franz Wentzel
Brisbane
Summary
Global consulting and industry executive with over 25 years of experience leading high-impact transformations and strategic growth in industrial and asset-intensive sectors. Trusted advisor to boards and C-suites, recognized for delivering commercial outcomes through inclusive leadership and operational excellence.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Global Mining & Metals Industry Leader
PwC Consulting Australia
04.2025 - Current
- Lead global sector growth strategy and brand positioning across key territories.
- P&L accountability for marketing and growth initiatives; 7%+ YoY revenue growth aligned to 2030 strategic goals.
- Drive cross-border collaboration and strategic client development initiatives.
Global Client Lead Partner
PwC Consulting Australia
07.2023 - Current
- Developed and executed a 5-year global Master Services Agreement for a key mining client.
- Orchestrated multi-country delivery strategy across six regions and achieved double digit growth YoY
- Mentor emerging partners; built succession and capability pipelines across service lines.
Corporate Consulting Site Lead
PwC Consulting Australia
07.2022 - 06.2023
- Full P&L leadership for 100+ staff and 9 partners; responsible for $86M budget.
- Sponsored 3 partner promotions; drove cultural and strategic alignment across locations.
- Delivered 6% average annual growth and sustained high engagement across teams.
National Energy, Utilities & Mining Leader
PwC Consulting Australia
07.2018 - 01.2021
- Led national practice of ~140 consultants and 7 partners.
- Delivered $127M in revenue with 9% YoY average growth.
- Expanded footprint through cross-sector solutions and top-tier client engagements.
Partner
PwC Consulting, Australia
07.2015 - Current
- Operations consulting partner focused on client engagement and delivery.
- Mentored junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.
- Stayed informed on industry developments and market trends to gain competitive advantage.
- Leveraged technological tools for efficient program management, organization, and enhanced client communication.
- Collaborated with colleagues and support staff to maximize team efficiency.
- Fostered collaborative work environment, encouraging cross-functional teams to achieve common goals.
- Implemented rigorous quality control measures, ensuring highest standards of service delivery.
Director & Senior Manager – Mining & Industrial Transformation
PwC & Deloitte Australia
11.2011 - 01.2015
- Designed operating models and transformation programs across mining, manufacturing, and logistics operations.
- Led multi-site improvement programs; introduced digital performance tools and agile governance.
Manager – Mining & Energy Advisory
Deloitte Australia
09.2010 - 10.2011
- Played a key role in a post merger integration program and managed an underground longwall mining optimization.
- Developed portfolio delivery plans and stakeholder engagement strategies for large work programs.
Owner and Managing Director
Synbarr CC Manufacturing
11.2003 - 06.2015
- Founded and led a vertically integrated manufacturing and assembly company serving industrial and transport sectors.
- Scaled start-up to a profitable, multi-million ZAR business with a team of 45+ and 4 senior managers.
- Developed and executed business strategy and operational plans.
- Oversaw finance, supply chain, design, production, and client delivery.
- Secured long-term contracts with major industrial clients; established strong supplier and regulatory partnerships.
- Created a sustainable business model that remained profitable post-exit; exited via share sale in 2015.
- Hands on leading the business until emigrating to Australia in April 2010 with the view to expand the business internationally.
Early Career: Process & IT Project Roles
Volkswagen SA, Deloitte SA, Siemens AG, Simba/Fritolay
- Specialized in process optimization, ERP implementation (SAP/BaaN), and supply chain reengineering.
- Introduced simulation-based process optimization to improve throughput and reduce cycle time.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Business Strategy
UNISA Business School
National Diploma - Production Management & Industrial Engineering
University of South Africa
Executive Leadership Program
INSEAD Business School
SIngaporeSkills
- Premier Client Leadership: Leadership and accountability over global accounts and profit and loss management
- Industrial Products and Asset-Intensive Sectors: Expertise in industrial products, mining, energy, manufacturing, and asset-intensive industries
- Strategy Execution and Value Creation: Proven ability to link strategy to execution, delivering commercial outcomes and value creation
- Post-Merger Integration and Operating Model Design: Led multi-billion-dollar merger integration programs and designed and implemented fit for purpose operating models
- Mentorship and talent development: Mentored emerging partners and teams; built succession and capability pipelines
- Digital Transformation and Automation: Experience leading digital-first operating model design, automation and data-driven operations
- Change Management and Governance: Skilled in governance structures, change management and stakeholder engagement
- Board Reporting and Stakeholder Engagement: Experienced in engaging with boards, investment consortia, and executive committees
- Operational Excellence and Cost Optimization: Delivered operational improvements, cost transformation, and enterprise cost-out programs with productivity uplift
- Manufacturing and Supply Chain Optimization: Delivered factory and supply chain optimization programs with reductions in lead time and improved throughput
- Entrepreneurial Mindset: Proven track record of building and scaling profitable businesses and market offerings
Certification
- INSEAD Business School, Executive Leadership, Singapore
- INSEAD Business School, Executive Presence and Communication
- Northwestern Kellogg School of Management, AI Applications for Growth, Illinois, USA
Affiliations
Fellow AUSIMM
Member - Australian Institute of Company Directors
Member - Asset Management Institute
Hobbies and Interests
Golf, Travel, All things digital
Timeline
Global Mining & Metals Industry Leader
PwC Consulting Australia
04.2025 - Current
Global Client Lead Partner
PwC Consulting Australia
07.2023 - Current
Corporate Consulting Site Lead
PwC Consulting Australia
07.2022 - 06.2023
National Energy, Utilities & Mining Leader
PwC Consulting Australia
07.2018 - 01.2021
Partner
PwC Consulting, Australia
07.2015 - Current
Director & Senior Manager – Mining & Industrial Transformation
PwC & Deloitte Australia
11.2011 - 01.2015
Manager – Mining & Energy Advisory
Deloitte Australia
09.2010 - 10.2011
Owner and Managing Director
Synbarr CC Manufacturing
11.2003 - 06.2015
Early Career: Process & IT Project Roles
Volkswagen SA, Deloitte SA, Siemens AG, Simba/Fritolay
National Diploma - Production Management & Industrial Engineering
University of South Africa
Graduate Certificate - Business Strategy
UNISA Business School
Executive Leadership Program
INSEAD Business School