Nicholas J Frank

Nick brings a global perspective to product development and manufacturing—one forged through decades of international experience. Originally from Houston, Texas, Nick spent more than 15 years in Europe, primarily in Switzerland, with a formative chapter in Paris, France. During this time, he co-founded and managed operations at a contract manufacturing firm in Montreux, serving Switzerland’s exacting markets and bridging the gap between local electronics companies and high-quality offshore production partners.

Nick’s journey began with a move to China, where he built a trusted network of manufacturing expertise at the founder and executive level. These early relationships formed the cornerstone of a supply chain that continues to serve industry leaders, scaling from global conglomerates to agile startups. Over the last two decades, this network has grown exponentially—expanding in capability, infrastructure, and skilled workforce—enabling the reliable, cost-effective solutions that Knectiv customers rely on today.

Now based in Austin, Texas, Nick leads Knectiv’s mission to make hardware development seamless and accessible. When he’s not guiding electro-mechanical product companies through complex international supply chains or managing transcontinental calls, you’ll find him outdoors with his wife, Kristin, and their son, Malcolm—traveling, exploring nature, and bringing that spirit of openness and connection back into his work.