Franklin Covey Co. announced the expansion of its international direct operations in Europe. This new direct operation will oversee the company's business in Germany, Switzerland and Austria. FranklinCovey will now operate directly in a total of 11 countries, including the U.S., Canada, China, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, Switzerland, and Austria. FranklinCovey is also represented in more than 150 countries by an extensive network of 63 licensee partners.
The company announced that Curtis Bateman, current Managing Director, U.K., will lead the new office. Bateman has had a significant impact on FranklinCovey's U.K. operations, helping to manage growth, business development and results. The German office will be located in Munich, placing it in a major population center and in close proximity to the other countries served by the new direct office, Switzerland and Austria.