Experienced, agile and multicultural

Grégoire has solid financial experience, with more than 10 years in management and financial control roles. After starting his career in financial control, he moved on to Fremach and Berry Global, where he held strategic multi-site management positions, overseeing economic performance and budgetary processes to support growth and profitability. Now CFO of the Verkor Gigafactory, he is responsible for the economic management of the project.

Aline has over 20 years of experience in managing large-scale industrial projects and strategic investments. She began her career as a process engineer at Lesieur, before joining Saipol (Avril Group), where she spent nearly ten years in positions ranging from project engineer to project manager and plant manager at a biodiesel production site.In 2016, she joined the Avril Group as Senior Project Manager to lead development projects for the valorisation of vegetable proteins, then took over the management of the Group’s industrial CAPEX in 2021.Since 2024, she has been supporting Verkor’s growth, first as PMO Director of the Gigafactory, then as Gigafactory Project Director, overseeing the construction and deployment of the plant.

Camille has over 20 years of experience in risk management and securing high value-added international activities. After earning a postgraduate degree in business law and studying at HEC, she began her career at Thales, where she worked for eight years as an international lawyer in the Optronics and Air Systems divisions. She then joined Teledyne e2v Semiconductors to create and structure the legal department, before taking charge of supporting Digital Imaging’s European activities. Her career continued at Prophesee, where she supported the start-up’s growth as VP Legal, IP & Compliance. Since 2024, she has been managing legal activities at Verkor: construction of the Gigafactory, relations with shareholders and lenders, negotiation and monitoring of strategic contracts: ‘An exciting adventure in the service of decarbonisation and reindustrialisation in Europe!’.

From 2009 to 2011, Christophe set up then managed the battery cell pilot line at the CEA.
In 2011, he was hired by Tesla to head up the prototype line of all the first cells by the California-based manufacturer. He actively contributed to bringing the production lines of the modules for the Model S and Model X vehicles into operation. Christophe also worked on a range of mechanical cell designs, developed innovative manufacturing processes, and led the phase 1 design of the first gigafactory in Reno, Nevada.
He subsequently moved to Apple, then BMW, still working in cell and module engineering and development, before co-founding Verkor and becoming its Chief Technology Officer.

“After 12 years abroad working for some of the most advanced hi-tech companies, I’m keen to draw on my environmental and societal awareness, and put my expertise and industrial background in batteries to work for the energy transition in Europe, and especially in France.”

Edouard has over 20 years’ experience in purchasing and sales in the automotive sector. He has worked for Forvia, Aptiv and Renault Group. He heads up Verkor’s sales department and plays a key role in the company’s growth strategy.

“By joining Verkor, I decided to put my expertise in the automotive sector and my energy at the service of an entrepreneurial project in favour of climate progress and the reindustrialisation of France.”

With over 15 years of experience in the automotive industry, Erman specialises in automation, control engineering and the design of specialmachinery. His career at Bosch, where he progressed from electronic maintenance technician to Software and Automation Team Leader, enabled him to develop in-depth expertise in the design and implementation of innovative solutions for complex international projects. Since 2022, he has continued this momentum at Verkor: after heading up Automation & Control Engineering, he is now Process Innovation Engineering Manager, leading teams dedicated to AI, processes and automation to design advanced production solutions and accelerate industrial innovation.

Florence has over 20 years’ experience in industry, working for Bosch, one of the world’s leading suppliers of products and services. She has held a variety of positions, including B2B sales manager in the automotive industry, Chief of Staff to the President of Bosch France Benelux, and then Director of Communications and Public Affairs for France and Benelux.

Gery has extensive experience in the battery manufacturing and energy storage sectors, which he has enriched by taking on leadership roles at an international level. During his years at EnerSys, he had the opportunity to lead large sales and engineering teams, while actively contributing to improving operational performance. Currently Director of Business Development at Verkor, he brings his technical expertise and commercial experience to establish strategic partnerships and develop the company’s product strategy.

“Europe needs local battery production to secure its future. My motivation is to contribute my expertise to this essential mission and help ensure the continued industrial leadership of Europe.’”

Olivier has over 20 years of experience in the automotive industry, both in France and internationally, with expertise in production, supply chain and industrial project management. His career at Renault Group and Automotive Lighting led him to manage large-scale projects, including the creation of plants and the industrialisation of hydrogen vehicles and systems in various countries such as India, Brazil, Argentina, Iran and the United Arab Emirates. At HYVIA, he oversaw the implementation of industrial operations for fuel cells, vehicles and hydrogen stations. Driven by a desire to create value through industrial development and operational excellence, he joined Verkor to contribute to the reindustrialisation of France and Europe and to put his expertise at the service of the energy transition.

Pascal is an experienced professional who previously worked at General Electric and Wärtsilä, with over 20 years of experience in international purchasing, contract management and industrial project management. Trained in electrical engineering and international purchasing, he has managed complex procurement programmes, the construction of industrial facilities and the implementation of manufacturing processes in several countries. At Verkor, he is involved in strategic sourcing and contract execution for key projects, particularly those related to the Gigafactory.

Philippe spent 20 years working for Renault, the last two years of which he was Chief Electric Vehicle Strategist. He was then the first Vice-President in charge of Quality at Tesla for the launch of the Model S. He was also the lead engineer of Audi’s first battery electric vehicles (the Audi e-tron SUV and the Audi e-tron Sportback) for three years.

“For 30 years I’ve been involved in promoting and developing electric vehicles. To me, Verkor’s creation is the logical outcome of a commitment to decarbonising mobility.”

Raphaële is the Head of Sustainability at Verkor. She holds a PhD in Materials Science and previously worked at Saint Gobain on complex, multifunctional and cultural R&D projects. She then led the Carbone 4 team in the building and civil engineering sector, responsible for developing climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies for companies in this sector, particularly industrial materials companies.

“Putting my energy into a project whose goal is to manufacture batteries in France, with respect for people and the environment, with the ultimate aim of decarbonising mobility and facilitating the transition to renewable energies (storage) in Europe, is fundamentally meaningful to me.”