Matthieu Giard

Group Vice President overseeing the Americas, Group Digital & IT, AI, Business Services Centers and Real Estate, Group Transformation | Member of the Executive Committee at Air Liquide

Houston, Texas, United States

About

President of American Air Liquide Holdings, I lead Air Liquide's across the Americas region. In addition as Vice President of the Air Liquide Group, I am overseeing the Group Transformation, Digital & IT, AI, Global Business Services, Group Real Estate. I have been a member of the Executive Committee (Comex) since 2019. With my engineering background, I'm passionate about shaping the future of industry and driving strategies for a more sustainable planet. My journey with Air Liquide began in 2004, after graduating from INSA Lyon and a first experience in consulting. I've had the privilege of leading diverse business teams globally, gaining international experience having lived and worked in 5 different countries and collaborating with various cultures. I pursued further education at Harvard University. My interests include manufacturing, new markets, industrial decarbonization & energy transition, sustainable performance, and purposeful leadership. Outside of work, I'm a father, a husband and an ex-ice hockey player who still loves sports and exploring new places with my family.

Experience

  • Air Liquide (22 yrs)
    • Group Vice President overseeing the Americas, Digital & IT, Business Service Centers and Real Estate
      Mar 2025 - Present · 1 yr 4 mos

    • CEO of American Air Liquide Holdings, Inc.
      Sep 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 10 mos

    • Vice President, Member of the Executive Committee
      Sep 2019 - Present · 6 yrs 10 mos

      Supervising Hydrogen activities and the Industrial Merchant World Business Line.

  • Consultant Sr. at Accenture
    Sep 1999 - Jul 2004 · 4 yrs 11 mos