Braine-l’Alleud, Walloon Region, Belgium
Experienced Project Manager | Industry Leader | International Business Development Expert With over 15 years of experience in the energy sector and recently in the cement sector, I specialize in International Business Development, Strategy, and Marketing. My passion lies in driving teams towards achieving ambitious objectives and fostering innovation. As a Business Engineer, I am committed to continuous learning and skill mastery. My strong sense of empathy, responsibility, and drive fuels my dedication to contributing to the energy transition and creating a sustainable future. Additionally, I have a solid track record in managing customer relations, ensuring client satisfaction and long-term partnerships.
In charge of the development and implementation of the carbon capture and storage project at Go4Zero / Holcim Belgium. https://www.go4zero.com/en
Leading the deployment of Battery Energy Storage Systems in France for ENGIE. I oversee the deployment of large-scale, grid-connected Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) for ENGIE in France. These innovative systems are crucial for stabilizing and managing the power grid, especially with the growing integration of intermittent renewable energy sources like solar and wind.
Driving innovation in Green Hydrogen and eFuel projects across France and the UK. I specialize in the development of large-scale green hydrogen and eFuel projects, with a primary focus on producing Sustainable Aviation Fuel (eSAF) by combining green hydrogen and carbon. Key Achievements: • Project Lead for the “ReuZe” project: Spearheading one of Europe’s most significant Carbon Capture and Utilization projects in Dunkirk, France. The ReuZe project is set to produce 100,000 tons of synthetic fuels annually and features a cutting-edge 400MW electrolyser plant. See www.reuze.eu . • Pioneering UK Projects: Initiating two groundbreaking projects in the UK (HyNet and Scottish Cluster) aimed at producing e-methanol and eSAF, contributing to a sustainable future for aviation.
Industrial Energy Solutions supports large industrials in increasing their over-all site performance by offering integrated end-to-end solutions for energy and utility management (eg.: electricity, gas, biomass, steam, water demineralization, compressed air, heating, cooling). - Definition of strategy - Developed the market approach - Defined the value proposal & unique selling points - Support of the sales department - Develop and launch new approaches and solutions - Business development to extend traditional markets - Change the way we do business
- Project leader “Sales efficiency”. Introduction of the new sales approach through the usage of iPad’s allowing a significant gain of time for the Account Managers. - Marketing Manager “Energy Efficiency”. o In charge of the development and management of the technical products & services portfolio. o Segment Marketing Manager “Public Authorities” (2 years)
- In charge of upgrading the maturity of the new marketing departments of Electrabel in France and Italy.
- In charge of the marketing for the fixed access product-line - Launch of the “Fiber to the User” solution within Northern Europe - Launch of ADSL2+ and VDSL products within EMEA
Achievements & responsibilities - Responsible for the product communication for Northern Europe - Development of the external communication strategy & plan - Spokesperson for the company - Developed the press relations & reporting from scratch for Alcatel Bell
- Modeling of the positionning of new products in the market and development of the related business cases