Jean-Christophe Simon

Jean-Christophe Simon is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in leadership and innovation across various industries. Currently serving as CEO and Founder of Calsoï since March 2018, Jean-Christophe also holds the position of Group R&D Director and Executive Committee Member at Thuasne since April 2022. As a French Foreign Trade Advisor with Les Conseillers du Commerce Extérieur Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes since January 2022, Jean-Christophe contributes to international trade insights. Previous roles include Chairman of the Board at Aryballe and Chief Innovation Officer at Groupe SEB, along with leadership positions at Nikon, Kao Corporation, and L'Oréal. Educational achievements include an MBA from IAE Paris - Sorbonne Business School, a PhD in Physics from Université de Rouen, and an Engineering degree in Energetics from Institut national des Sciences appliquées de Rouen.