Biography:

After a thesis in materials mechanics at the Ecole des Mines de Paris, I carried out research in contact mechanics for Essilor, then I joined Arkema and managed R&D projects for more than 20 years, particularly in the field of composites. I actively participated in Arkema's thermoplastic tape program and for the past 3 years, I have been working on the development of organic and flame-retardant composites.

About Arkema: 

With a turnover of more than 9 billion euros, Arkema focuses on the development of specialty materials which today constitute 92% of its revenues. The Group is constantly improving its solutions and technologies to prioritise emerging applications that combine high growth potential with the need for new-generation materials With a commitment to reduce its absolute greenhouse gas emissions in scopes 1 and 2 by 48.5% and its scope 3 emissions by 54% by 2030, the Group is pursuing a decarbonisation policy across all three emissions scopes. It is also looking further ahead with the announcement of its net zero ambition for 2050