Development of the KHIMOD reactor technology for the flow chemistry market

KHiMii develops innovative solutions for Flow Chemistry by combining the complementary know-how of KHIMOD in metallurgy of the future and of M2i in industrial and chemical process engineering.KHiMii technology has been initially developed for the nuclear industryMain features of KHiMii flow reactors:• Monobloc metal reactors (stainless steel, Hastelloy, tantalum..)• Double network of reactive (up to 750) and thermic regulation (up to 3 000) channels• Line of 5 reactors, with and an identical design and with production capacities from 1 kg/hour to 500 kg/hour• Outstanding resistance to pressure (up to 200 Bar) and temperature (up to 400°C)• Easy to clean, no clogging even with precipitates• Large capacity available at attractive costs (up to 40 kt/year)• Can be used with heterogeneous catalystsKHIMODDesign & manufacturing of systems based on innovative Heat Exchangers ReactorsSubsidiary of ALCEN group (Aeronautics, Medical Devices, Energy, Instruments & Defense).M2iInnovative industrial company, expert in chemistry, in the fields of Biocontrol and Human HealthCRO / CDMO services from laboratory research to industrial production

Responsibilities* Management of the Global Business development team focusing on pharma, electronic and catalyst markets* In charge of the Strategy for the fumigation business (Agrochemical market)Key Achievements* Implementation of a formal process to track business opportunities* New business opportunities portfolio value multiplied by 8* Launch of 3 breakthrough projects (Value : 300 M€ ), one through open innovation* Definition and implementation of a new strategy to multiply by 3 the fumigation business with extension to Western Europe, Turkey, Azerbaijan and Ukraine* Acquisition of a fumigation company in Turkey

Responsabilities:* In charge of a global P&L for phosphorus derivatives made in North America and Europe (Sales : 3-digit m€)* Leader for the divestment of the Charleston businessKey Achievements* Successful divestment of the Charleston business to Lanxess* Stabilization of the Charleston business by signing 6 long term contracts with some key customers* Identification of new growth opportunities with the development of new markets and better valorization of some by-products

Responsabilities:* Develop and implement the market innovation strategy* Deliver technical solutions and value according to commitment* Manage the market lab teams to maximise value, speed and quality of deliveryKey Achievements* Reshaping of the R&D strategy, focusing on few attractive segments and leveraging open innovation* Boost of the innovation delivery : New products sales to be increased by a factor of 10 in 5 years* Launch of 3 majors projects (Sales at maturity > 10 M € each)* Reorganization of the R&D team, change of 50 % of the managers

Consulting for the Chemical Industry* Market studies, competitive environment, market segmentation* Support to make operations more efficient, from purchasing to sale* Growth : by developing new products, new businesses or by investing into new production sites

Responsibilities* Full responsibility of the Aliphatic isocyanate P&L and strategy, worldwide (Sales : 3-digit M€)* In charge of a major investment project in Asia (new chemical plant)* In charge of a breakthrough project (Apollo) to restore the company profitabilityKey Achievements* Growth of the Ebitda by + 40% over 4 years* Strategic segmentation of the Perstorp group* Investment project in Asia approved by the board* Apollo plan finalized, planning to increase the division value by half bn€ - project approved by the board* Restructuration of the business unit management team*Identification of new raw material suppliers delivering both a safer supply and a multi M € saving

Responsibilities* In charge of the Aliphatic isocyanate P&L worldwide at the marginal contribution level (Sales : 100-200M€)* Part of the management team in charge of divesting the division* In charge of the process to select innovation projectsKey Achievements* Reengineering of the production flow - This project delivered several M€ of EBITDA/y* Successful sale of the isocyanate division to Perstorp (sales 3-digit M€)* Renewal of the innovation project portfolio, focused on environment friendly products

Responsibilities* In charge of the Aliphatic isocyanate business Europe * MEA (Sales : 2 digit M€)* Marketing coordination worldwide* Commercial Directors Europe during 6 monthsKey Achievements* Growth of the European baseline by 21 %* Improvement of the customer satisfaction (OTIF from 60 % in 2005 to 95 % in 2011)* Implementation of a new process to manage business opportunities

In charge of the development of new products on the fabric & Home care business for North and Latin America.Management of the day to day business in USA.Coordination of the R&D, industrial and IP teamsPosition based in USA (expatriate).

In charge of developing new products for the Fabric & Home care market in Europe and Asia PacificKey technical contact for European customersImplementation of a new pricing strategy based on the cost-in-use of the additives.

In charge of the R&D application laboratory for the Fabric & Homer care market.Direct management of 6 scientists and global coordination with the other zones (US, Singapore, Brazil )

Management of R&D projects, conducted in partnership with key customers.Inventors of 25 patents (5 currently used)