Marc Mertens

Marc Mertens is an experienced professional in innovation, research, and development, currently serving as the Innovation and R&D Manager at Magotteaux since January 2014, where responsibilities include Technology Resources Management. Prior to this role, Marc held the position of Marketing Innovation Manager at Advanced Industrial Technologies AG, focusing on R&D prioritization and business strategy. Marc also served as Global Market Manager for Paper & Textiles at Lubrizol Advanced Materials, leading market strategy and a global business team, and was involved in M&A activities. Earlier in the career, Marc worked at Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics as Product & Market Manager and R&D Group Manager, overseeing marketing and R&D initiatives, and began as a Development Engineer at Saint-Gobain Glass. Academic credentials include a Doctorate in Polymer Chemistry from the University of Liège, Belgium.