François-Michel Colomar

Catalyst in the Sustainable Energy Transition I Leader in Sustainable Lithium Extraction as Head of External Relations at Adionics

Greater Paris Metropolitan Region

About

Catalyst in the Sustainable Energy Transition I Leader in Sustainable Lithium Extraction as Head of External Relations at Adionics. My global career, particularly enriched by my experiences in Latin America and the Middle East, has honed my skills in complex sales and sustainable business development. As Chief commercial Officer and Head of External Relations at Adionics since June 2021, I've been instrumental in pioneering sustainable lithium extraction technologies. My leadership not only drives the company's growth, but also contributes significantly to international expansion, corporate visibility, strategic partnerships and the global shift toward cleaner energy practices.

Experience

  • Chief Commercial Officer at Adionics
    Jun 2021 - Present · 5 yrs 1 mo

    Led the international business development, commercial strategy, and strategic partnerships for Adionics, a deeptech company specializing in a unique lithium extraction technologies (DLE). Positioned the company as a recognized player in the energy transition ecosystem, bridging technology, industrial scalability, and market growth. Key Highlights: • Revenue growth & business model scaling:; developed commercial frameworks supporting industrial partnerships and project financing models. • Strategic market expansion: Opened business opportunities across the lithium triangle (Argentina, Chile, Bolivia), North America, and Europe with both industrial and mining partners. • Technology-to-market translation: Acted as the business-technical interface between engineering, investors, and clients — structuring value propositions for industrial adoption and funding readiness. • Corporate visibility & branding: Rebuilt Adionics’ communication and investor positioning. • Institutional & investor relations: Built ties with provincial governments, mining ministries, embassies, and business development agencies to facilitate access to financing and public-private partnerships. • Leadership & representation: Managed a small, high-performing commercial team and represented the company internationally in strategic negotiations, conferences, and media. Focus: bridging technology, industrialization, and investment readiness in the lithium and energy transition ecosystem.

  • Beicip-Franlab (15 yrs 5 mos)
    • Manager, Sales and Business development
      Mar 2016 - May 2021 · 5 yrs 3 mos

      ­Business Development Software and Consulting (Front Office) for Latin America, and Europe. Increasing sales, network and visibility. ­In charge of Back Office (worldwide) – Tenders and Proposals for Software and Consultancy offer, ­

    • Managing Director
      Mar 2015 - Feb 2016 · 1 yr

      ­ In charge of a team of 15 persons (consultants, technical supports and sales persons), ­ Business development for Brazil, Argentina and Bolivia markets, ­ Supervising monthly accounting P&L reporting, building yearly subsidiary budget, ­ Quarterly reporting to Board of directors in Head Office (France),

    • Sales & Marketing Manager
      Jan 2011 - Mar 2015 · 4 yrs 3 mos

      ­­Account manager for Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Oman and Qatar. In charge of business development strategy, Organization / participation to major industry conferences and events (SPE, MEOS, GEO, IPTC) ­Elaboration of the five year strategic plan for the region, ­Reporting to subsidiary managing director & HQ board of directors.

  • Senior Reservoir Engineer at Beicip-Franlab for Saudi Aramco
    Jul 2007 - Dec 2010 · 3 yrs 6 mos

    Expatriated in Middle East for Saudi Aramco. Member of Event Solutions integrated team, part of core team as reservoir engineer and fracture reservoir characterization / modelling specialist. ­5 successful Integrated Geoscience Studies for major Saudi Oilfields

  • Seismic Processor at CGG
    Nov 2000 - Aug 2004 · 3 yrs 10 mos

    Geophysicist engineer – shift leader on a 3D seismic vessel: Processing of 3D marine seismic data on GeoclusterTM in order to deliver a 3D DMO cube prestack. Responsible for the supervision of processing operators (quality control, pre processing). 8 Successful pre-processing marine seismic campaigns