Thomas Grimaud

Thomas Grimaud is an experienced executive in the chemical and petrochemical industries, currently serving as the Executive Vice President of Project Operations at Axens since December 2018. Grimaud has a strong background in engineering and solutions management, having previously held the position of Executive Vice President for the Global Business Unit Engineering & Solutions at Axens, which included overseeing modular units, high-performance process furnaces, and digitalized services. Prior to Axens, Grimaud held senior leadership roles, including Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Heurtey Petrochem and Senior Vice President of Commercial & Projects at Manoir Industries Group. Grimaud's career also includes significant positions at Arkema and Total Petrochemicals, demonstrating a broad expertise in the refining, petrochemical, and engineering sectors. Grimaud holds a Global Executive MBA from INSEAD, a DRIA in International Relations from CEDS, and a Master's Degree in Chemical Processes from Chimie ParisTech - PSL.