Mikael Frenkian

Mikael Frenkian serves as the General Manager of Infra Red Solutions at Umicore since May 2021, overseeing innovative IR optics and filters for various industries. Previously, Mikael held roles at Imerys, including China Industrial Director, where management of three plants led to significant profitability increases and market share gains, and Business Unit Director, facilitating a 28% revenue growth through innovation. Earlier experience at Kerneos involved directing operations strategies across multiple international plants, achieving performance improvements and significant cost savings. Mikael's career began at LafargeHolcim, advancing from Process Engineer to Plant Development Manager, where contributions focused on quality and new product development. Educational credentials include an Executive MBA from HEC Paris and a Master’s degree from CentraleSupélec.