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Jean François Morizur

Cumming,GA

Summary

Accomplished Chief Technology Officer with a proven track record at GEON Performance Solutions, adept in corporate strategy development and leading digital transformations. Expertise in integrating acquisitions and driving innovation, evidenced by a $1.5B increase in business value and a 16% annual growth in new product revenue. Skilled in financial management and fostering team collaboration.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Chief Technology Officer

GEON Performance Solutions
Cleveland, USA
06.2022 - Current
  • Transformed global R&D operations, aligning the organization with a market-facing strategic orientation within 12 months
  • Integrated three companies acquired into cohesive operations, optimizing synergies within six months
  • Directed strategic R&D initiatives, creating long-term innovation pipelines and investment platforms
  • Partnered with the executive leadership team to drive $1.5B in business value, managing a global team of 75 resources
  • Delivered updates to the board of directors on budgets, strategic plans, and KPIs for innovation projects

Vice President Science & Technology, Performance Minerals AMR

IMERYS
Atlanta, USA
01.2019 - 06.2022
  • Merged North American Technology Centers into a $3M state-of-the-art R&D facility in Atlanta, reducing lead times by 20% and saving $2M+
  • Rebuilt the NPD pipeline, driving a 16% annual increase in new product revenue

Global Science & Technology VP, Carbonates Division

IMERYS
Atlanta, USA
05.2017 - 01.2019
  • Streamlined NPD processes, commercializing 18 new products and achieving a 12% annual increase in NPD sales
  • Redeployed global R&D capabilities, saving $3.5M+ while increasing pipeline output by 20%
  • Awarded the Crystal Peach Award in Atlanta for fostering regional innovation

Senior Manager North America, Application Technology & Material Science, PetChem

SABIC
Mount Vernon, USA
01.2008 - 05.2017
  • Managed a $10.8M budget and a $500M NPV pipeline, commercializing 8 new products
  • Implemented Agile methodologies, increasing new project throughput by 12%
  • Qualified a $5M ABS compounding line for Middle East markets and built a versatile $8.3M compounding center in Mount Vernon, IN
  • Streamlined IP strategies, enabling 31 patent applications
  • Delivered on-time milestones for 45 programs, generating $25.3M in revenue in 2016

Education

Ph.D. - Polymer Science and Engineering, Minor in Commercializing Technology and IGERT Fellow

University of Southern Mississippi – School of Polymer Science and High-Performance Materials
Hattiesburg, MS, USA
12.2007

B.S., M.S. - Mechanical & Industrial Engineering (Finite Elements, Stress Analysis, Fracture Analysis, Polymer/Fiber Composites, Metal Alloys)

ECAM Engineering School
Lyon, France
06.2003

Skills

  • Corporate strategy development
  • Cloud strategy management
  • Business administration
  • Digital transformation
  • Compliance oversight
  • Financial management

Qualifications

Visionary leader with expertise in transforming teams and aligning R&D organizations with strategic business objectives., Proven ability to streamline operations and implement methodologies like Agile and Stage-Gate to enhance efficiency and profitability., Extensive experience in developing and commercializing technologies across diverse industries, including automotive, packaging, healthcare, and infrastructure., Skilled in navigating complex matrix environments, building high-performing global teams, and leveraging external networks to accelerate innovation., Managed comprehensive intellectual property portfolios, enabling 200+ patent applications and securing 48 patents., Established key performance indicators (KPIs) and data-driven approaches to optimize project pipelines and align resources with strategic priorities., Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt; fluent in English and French.

Timeline

Chief Technology Officer

GEON Performance Solutions
06.2022 - Current

Vice President Science & Technology, Performance Minerals AMR

IMERYS
01.2019 - 06.2022

Global Science & Technology VP, Carbonates Division

IMERYS
05.2017 - 01.2019

Senior Manager North America, Application Technology & Material Science, PetChem

SABIC
01.2008 - 05.2017

Ph.D. - Polymer Science and Engineering, Minor in Commercializing Technology and IGERT Fellow

University of Southern Mississippi – School of Polymer Science and High-Performance Materials

B.S., M.S. - Mechanical & Industrial Engineering (Finite Elements, Stress Analysis, Fracture Analysis, Polymer/Fiber Composites, Metal Alloys)

ECAM Engineering School
Jean François Morizur