Valerie Gervais has extensive experience in human resources and organizational development, currently serving as Vice President of Saint-Gobain University and holding several other senior roles within Saint-Gobain since March 2010. Prior roles include Global HR Director for Ceramics and Life Sciences, SVP of Human Resources for North America and Performance Plastics worldwide, and Global HR Director for Innovative Materials. Before joining Saint-Gobain, Valerie Gervais worked at GlaxoSmithKline from February 2001 to March 2010 as Director of Global Talent Management and Director of Leadership & Organization Development. Earlier experience includes a leadership role as Director of Organization Development at InterContinental Hotels Group from June 1992 to December 1999 and as a Management Consultant at Sheppard Moscow from 1990 to 1992. Valerie Gervais earned a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Management from IGR-IAE Rennes between 1982 and 1987.