Alexis Ponnouradjou

Alexis PONNOURADJOU is a highly experienced professional in the field of research and innovation, currently serving as Senior VP Research and Innovation - CTO at Hutchinson since August 2016. PONNOURADJOU holds a position as a Board Member at the Innovation Fund since October 2021 and was a Member of the Board of Directors at REIN4CED from December 2017 to July 2023. Previous roles include VP Global Research and Technology at DSM Engineering Plastics from July 2014 to July 2016, and Director of R&D at Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics from September 2008 to July 2014, where responsibilities encompassed multiple divisions including Composites and Engineered Components. Prior to this, PONNOURADJOU was R&D Manager at Saint-Gobain Isover from 2004 to 2008, Laboratory Manager at Rhodia from 2000 to 2004, and Cost Reduction Project Manager at PSA Peugeot Citroën from 1999 to 2000. Educational qualifications include a PhD in Materials Science from Mines Paris - PSL, earned between 1994 and 1998.