Our guests & speakers 2024

A mechanical engineer, Nicolas AUBOURG began his career with Peugeot Sport in 2003. He joined the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile in 2012 as Head of Performance for all world championships: from Formula 1 to Karting, including Rally and Formula Electric. He is involved in drawing up future regulations that will enable the automotive industry to promote the technologies of tomorrow. After the introduction of hybrid systems and battery electric cars in FIA championships, his work now focuses on the introduction of hydrogen in competition.

An engineer by training, Jean Christian Beaumont worked for 25 years in the environmental consultancy sector with local authorities and industry. In 2020, he joined Hympulsion as Executive Managing Director to ensure the launch of the company. Hympulsion is a limited company whose shareholders are the Auvergne Rhônes Alpes Region, Engie, Michelin, CDC and Crédit Agricole. Its mission is to ensure the development of intensive H2 mobility ecosystems (LCVs, buses and lorries) in the Auvergne Rhône Alpes Region: 6 stations are already in operation, and 13 will be by the end of 2024.

As a graduate engineer from ENSMA and PhD holder, Rémi Berger joined the GCK Group in March 2022 after several years experience with another major player in the mobility sector. As Innovation Director, he is the Group’s representative to the centres of excellence and networks of expertise, and is responsible for all technological, market and other intelligence.

Mikaa BLUGEON-MERED is an independent researcher specialising in the geopolitics and international markets of hydrogen, and the creator of the world’s first university module devoted to the geopolitics of hydrogen from 2019. He is currently a lecturer on these subjects at Sciences Po Paris, HEC Paris, IFP School, Mohammed VI Polytechnique University and for S&P Global Commodity Insights. At the same time, he is also coordinator of MEDEF International’s Hydrogen Task Force, special advisor to the Hy24 investment fund and to events leader GL Events, as well as Chairman of the CertifHy steering committee. A former political risk consultant, chamber of commerce administrator, expert evaluator for the European Commission and secretary general of a university chair, his work for over ten years has intersected hydrogen-energy-climate issues in economic diplomacy, space, security, regulation, innovation, industrial policy, electoral discourse and critical gender studies, with a neo-institutionalist and comparative approach. Appointed ‘Ambassador for Green Hydrogen’ by the International Association for Hydrogen Energy (IAHE) in 2022, and in charge of the ‘Hydrogen Policy Radar’ project since the same year, he has travelled to nearly 70 sites on 5 continents to check and compare the reality of the implementation, effectiveness and promotion of national and local hydrogen strategies. After creating the public education workshop ‘La Mosaïque Hydrogène’ at the beginning of 2024, he is finalising his next book ‘Quo Vadis, Clean Hydrogen’, to be published at the end of January 2025 and translated into eleven languages.

An industrial business engineer with a degree from ESTA, Bertrand BOIVERT began his career in the automotive industry with a Tier 1 equipment supplier. The world of the automotive industry led him to take on commercial responsibility for the French subsidiary of an Austrian equipment manufacturer, and then to assume the commercial management of this European group.

Confronted with the diversity of mobility, his career has led him to become involved in and understand the markets and specific features of the different segments and applications, both technical and cultural.

Starting out in the automotive sector, his experience of these segments has extended to industrial vehicles, off-road, handling & logistics and rail; diverse areas that have led to the development of his market intelligence skills.

Since 2023, he has been involved in the hydrogen sector with the Pôle Véhicule du Futur, using his understanding and knowledge of land-based mobility to develop the hydrogen industry in Burgundy-Franche-Comté.

With an engineering background, Jean-Emmanuel has been working in the field of equipment related to energy storage and distribution for 25 years. For the past 10 years, he has been Sales Director of PowiDian Energy, one of the French pioneers in the use of hydrogen in electricity production and storage applications.

Nicolas Brahy is the General Counsel as well as ESG and Public Affair Director of Hy24, a joint venture between FiveT Hydrogen and Ardian, which is today the world’s largest investment manager dedicated to investing in the entire value chain of clean hydrogen, from upstream to downstream applications, thus ambitioning to scale up the clean hydrogen economy. Hy24 manages the first-of-its-kind Fund: ‘The Clean H2 Infra Fund’ which is today up and running with €2 billion of allocations.  

Until April 2021, he was the Managing Director of Hydrogen Europe which represents the hydrogen industry sector with 450 industrial members and 22 national associations. Hydrogen Europe also partners with the European Commission in a succession of innovation public private partnerships, especially via the Clean H2 Partnership (formerly the FCH JU) with a cumulated budget of €4.2 Bn.  

Together with the Secretary General, he transformed a small association focused on innovation funding into a full-fledged trade association advocating policy makers the contribution of hydrogen to EU policies. Prior to that, he worked 7 years for the FCH JU and 3 years for the European Commission. He also worked as a university researcher and lecturer on innovation, intellectual property, and public funding. He has a total of 20 years of experience in innovation matters and 14 in the hydrogen sector. 

Born in 1967 in Alès (France), Nicolas Champetier is a graduate of the École Nationale Supérieure des Arts et Métiers. Nicolas Champetier began his career with PSA in 1991 as a Vehicle Interior Equipment Development Engineer. For 17 years, he held various positions in several vehicle project teams before working for 10 years in the world of automotive platforms, first as Technical Manager and then as Platform Director, with particular responsibility from 2014 for the Program Management of the PSA Group’s new multi-energy platform (CMP) launched worldwide in 2018.

In 2018, Nicolas Champetier was appointed Director of Engineering China for PSA, a responsibility extended in 2019 to monozukuri and then in 2021 to all Stellantis monozukuri activities in China. From 2021 to 2023, he heads Stellantis’ Advanced Research and Innovation teams in charge of new energies. Since November 2, 2023, Nicolas Champetier has been Chairman and CEO of the HYVIA joint venture between Renault Group and Plug, which offers a complete ecosystem of technologies and services dedicated to hydrogen mobility for light commercial vehicles.

20 years experience working with industry, politicians, policy makers, academics and third parties specifically in developing new public and private business using national and European funding.14 years working for VNF (French Rivers) leading major initiatives within complex public and private organizations. For 15 years, she has been working for rivers innovation in leading or being part of multidisciplinary team involved in innovative projects and programms bringing technology trends (energies, new propulsion for boat, innovativ logistic) and requiring regional and European fundraising.6 years experiences building international logistics policies for large industrial groups such as CARRIER or ASN (Alcatel Submarine Networks).She holds a master’s degree in marine transportation and port management from the University of Rimouski in Canada.

After 12 years’ experience in the commercial sector within the BeRT&YOU Group, Yann COLIN took the initiative of creating the Green Mobility department. This department was set up with the aim of putting the company on a decarbonization trajectory, while supporting customers in their Green strategy. Currently, in close collaboration with General Management, Yann COLIN is fully dedicated to implementing the decarbonization strategy for heavy mobility. For several years, Yann COLIN has contributed to the choice and deployment of an energy mix including biogas, biofuel, battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and hydrogen (H²), in order to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and test various ecological solutions available on the market. During the Olympic summer, the company put three hydrogen (Fuel Cell) trucks into service, with three more already ordered for 2025. This is a crucial issue, not only for the planet, but also for the future of the company.

​Senior engineer with 18 years of experience as general manager in nuclear and energy sector in the EU. Executive MBA and Certificate Energy Manager (CEM). Currently covering the position of Alternative fuels Business Responsible at EIT Urban Mobility creating a reliable investment strategy helping to create and scale-up the EU market of alternative fuel vehicles.

Dominique Darne is President and co-founder of Inthy, a company specialized in developing, building and operating assets for the production of renewable energy and hydrogen as well as fully integrated decarbonated heavy mobility solutions relying on electric and hydrogen vehicles. Prior to founding Inthy, Dominique Darne was Managing Director of Eurowatt, an independent power producer using renewable energies that he founded in 1994 with private investors. He has been member of the board of Directors of France Renouvelables since 2012. He held various positions in the financing sector and in the renewable energy sector in the US and in France prior to participating in the founding of Eurowatt in 1994.

Graduated from ESCP, Geoffroy de Roffignac has an extensive experience in the energy sector. In 2011, he moved to the Middle East to be the Sales Director for Vallourec, gaining a solid international experience. He joined Atawey in April 2023, as the Group Sales and Marketing Director. He helps position the company as a major player in hydrogen in Europe. He collaborates with various partners to propose a large range of hydrogen refueling stations together with services adapted to the need of the project. He also regularly takes part to events to promote hydrogen as a clean energy source, aiming to reduce CO2 emissions and support the energy transition.

Yves Dumoulin is Senior Vice President of the Faurecia Hydrogen Solutions Division since 2023. He joined Faurecia in 2016 as Vice President Strategy for the Clean Mobility Business Group. In 2018, Yves Dumoulin moved to Shanghai and became Vice President of the Asia Pacific Division, then Vice President of the China Division in 2019. Two years later, he returned to Europe to head the Europe Division of Faurecia Interior Systems Business Group. Yves Dumoulin is a graduate of Ecole Polytechnique (Paris). Before joining Faurecia, Yves Dumoulin worked as strategy consultant in Paris and Shanghai.

Emmanuel Duteil is a journalist specializing in economics. He is now managing director for “L’Usine Nouvelle”. Emmanuel Duteil began his professional career in 2000 at BFM Radio before becoming Deputy Editorial Director of BFM Business in 2012. In 2014, he joined Europe 1.

Bernard Echalier has always played a key role in the economic development of Saône-et-Loire, having been elected Chairman of the department’s CCI in 2007, a position he held until 2017. Under his leadership, significant investments have been made, notably in the Aproport port infrastructure in Mâcon and Chalon-sur-Saône. Renowned for his entrepreneurial drive, he is also the founder of Fonderie Charollaise, based in Génelard. His commitment to both industry and the development of multimodal infrastructures reflects his desire to promote sustainable economic development in the region. Born on 13 August 1946 in Saint-Sernin-du-Plain, he is married with two children.

Sébastien Faivre is the CEO and co-founder of H2SYS, an innovative company specializing in the design and manufacture of hydrogen systems. Deeply committed to developing sustainable energy solutions, Sébastien has distinguished himself through his dedication to advancing the energy transition by integrating hydrogen into various industrial sectors.

He emphasizes that this success is the result of collective effort. H2SYS is, above all, a human adventure, made possible by a talented team of passionate collaborators, as well as the valuable support of co-founders and investors. Together, they have successfully overcome technological and commercial challenges, positioning H2SYS as a key player in the hydrogen sector in France and internationally.

Under Sébastien’s leadership, and with the collaboration of this multidisciplinary team, H2SYS has developed a range of innovative hydrogen generators and fuel cells. These clean and efficient power solutions meet the needs of a wide variety of applications, from industrial sectors to sustainable mobility.

Sébastien Faivre, along with his partners, has built strategic collaborations with academic institutions, industrial partners, and local communities, contributing to the emergence of new hydrogen solutions in the market. He believes that it is through this synergy of expertise and shared visions that the company can accelerate hydrogen adoption and support the transition to a more sustainable future.

At the “Hydrogen Business for Climate” forum, Sébastien will share the collective experience and vision of the challenges and opportunities related to integrating hydrogen into the global energy mix. He will emphasize that the success of H2SYS is built on a collaborative dynamic marked by innovation, trust, and a shared commitment to a greener energy future.

I’ve been involved in the rail transport industry for 20 years, with cross-functional experience in operations, sales, management control and innovation. My daily challenge is to improve rail freight transport, making it ever more innovative and agile. The aim is to encourage the modal shift from road to rail, while ensuring that we stay one step ahead in terms of decarbonisation.

Philippe Follet joined the EDF Group in 1992. Within the sales department, he held a number of positions: successively sales manager, manager of commercial partnerships and energy saving certificates, manager of the retail customer branch network in the North East and Burgundy Franche Comté, then energy solutions branch manager for the industrial market. These experiences have enabled him to acquire solid expertise in energy and industrial applications, energy regulation and decarbonisation solutions, across all markets (local authorities, the tertiary sector, industry and private individuals). In 2020, he joined Hynamics, a subsidiary of the EDF Group specialising in the production and marketing of low-carbon and renewable hydrogen for heavy mobility and industry, to develop these activities in the North East of France. In the Grand Est and Bourgogne Franche Comté regions, he took part in the development of renewable hydrogen production/distribution stations in Auxerre and Belfort, and then in the LAT NITROGEN industrial decarbonisation project in Chalampé.

Fabrice Foucher is professor at the University of Orléans. He holds the ANR industrial chair on hydrogen “DELHYCE” involving Stellantis and Renault Trucks. He is a member of the SIA Traction Chain Technologies Expert Committee and is the French delegate of the IEA “Sustainable Combustion Technology Collaboration Program”. He has been responsible for the joint laboratory with Stellantis “Openlab Energetics” since 2011 and the joint laboratory with Phinia since 2022.

Trained as an engine engineer and holding a DEA and MBA, Yann began his career in PSA-Citroën’s Research and Development (R&D) center, focusing on innovations in engine technologies and their regulation. His career then took him to Renault Sport, where he played a key role in the development of engines for the Clio Sport and its competition variants. His career then took him to Renault Sport, where he played a key role in the development of engines for the Clio Sport and its competition variants. Continuing his upward trajectory, Yann joined the Safran group as General Manager, with the mission of founding and expanding the operations of the group’s Spanish subsidiary. His scope of activity extended to the aerospace and automotive sectors, encompassing a variety of research and development projects focused on improving the energy efficiency of engines and turbines. Driven by a vision of forward-looking engineering, Yann founded Mincatec, a company dedicated to meeting emerging technological challenges with innovative solutions. It was against this backdrop that Mincatec initiated pioneering research into hydrogen, with a particular focus on solid-state storage methods. This work led to significant advances, culminating in the creation of Mincatec Energy. This new entity is dedicated to developing and marketing low-pressure hydrogen storage solutions using metal hydrides, for both stationary and mobile applications.

Serge Grisin is a mechanical engineer and holds a Ph.D. degree. With a career spanning more than 25 years, he has accumulated extensive experience in motorsport activities, primarily within Michelin, where he dedicated a significant portion of his time to the group’s Motorsport department. In 2022, Serge made a pivotal move by joining Symbio, a front-runner leader in hydrogen systems, to spearhead the development of Motorsport activities.

hristophe HECKER is a financial advisor, passionate about natural hydrogen, and an expert in major energy transformations. He is the author in 2015 of the book “Shale gas and oil : global revolution and French denial” (jury prize from Le Cercle Turgot – Les Echos). Fascinated by the strategic dimension of the energy sector on economic, geopolitical and environmental levels, Christophe is convinced that natural hydrogen constitutes a major energy revolution.​ 

​Prof. Daniel Hissel is a Full Professor and Vice-President for Innovation at the University of Franche-Comté. Since 2012, he is the Head of the “Electric & Hydrogen Energy Systems” research team in FEMTO-ST (CNRS) Institute. Since 2020, he is the Deputy Director of the French national hydrogen research federation (CNRS), gathering about 300 researchers on hydrogen technologies in France. He has published more than 550 scientific papers in peer-reviewed international journals and/or international conferences. He has been awarded by the Blondel Medal in 2017 for his work towards industrialisation of fuel cell systems. He has been awarded by the Innovation Medal of the CNRS in 2020 for his exceptional research work that has led to ground-breaking innovation in the technological field. Since 2022, he has been also appointed as Senior Member and held an Innovation Chair at the Institut Universitaire de France (IUF).

Antoine Huard co-founded Verso Energy in 2021 together with Xavier Caitucoli. He was previously the Development Director of the Générale du Solaire group since 2013, where he was also managing director of the international subsidiary since 2018. Antoine is administrator of the solar association Enerplan and president of France Territoire Solaire, a think-tank dedicated to the French solar energy market. He graduated from Ecole Polytechnique and the University of Cambridge.

Bruno Jamet is Director of Energy & Propulsion Programs. He supports innovation projects involving thermal, hybrid, battery-powered and hydrogen engines. His team animates and accelerates the regional hydrogen networks in the Burgundy-Franche-Comté and Grand Est regions, but also has a network over 4000 Hydrogen contacts in France and Europe. He created the H2 network in the Grand Est in 2018, alongside 12 other partners, and promoted the creation of H2 clubs with more than 130 active company members after only 24 months. Since 2018, he organized or was involved in several business and innovation delegations to Korea, Japan, China, Germany… Previously he headed the powertrain R&D department in Peugeot-Motocycles. Bruno Jamet graduated from IFP-School and ENSAM engineering schools in 2001.

April in 2001, Joined Kobe City Government. April in 2007, Sent to the central government. April in 2010, Manager of contract division. April in 2016, Manager of inbound investment promotion in Tokyo. April in 2019, Manager of inbound investment promotion in Kobe. May in 2023, Director of European representative office in Paris.

Olivier Lhote is director of natural hydrogen projects at Storengy and coordinates the various exploration projects, particularly in Brazil and France, and research subjects. He previously worked at ENGIE on hydrogen storage and transport activities for green hydrogen production projects. Previously, he began his career in the gas sector first with Total, then with ENGIE where he contributed to the creation and development of the exploration-production activity.

IFMA mechanical engineer and graduated with a specialised master’s degree from Emlyon and CentraleSupélec. Pierre started his career in 2018 at Williams Advanced Engineering working on batteries before becoming director of AKKA Research in 2019. He actively worked on Inocel launch as Head of system engineering. In parallel he created GEKO an affiliated company of Inocel, developing hydrogen powertrain as on the Poseidon boat project.

Jean-Baptiste LUCAS has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of McPhy in October 2021. Since January 2019, he had been Managing Director of IPS B.V, a Dutch packaging technology group. Between 2011 and 2017, Mr Lucas spent six and a half years in Bahrain, working for industrial companies owned by the kingdom’s sovereign wealth fund as Managing Director of GARMCO. Prior to this, he spent 13 years with the Swiss group Pechiney (Alcan), where he was Managing Director.

Christoph Luschnat is a graduate economist who studied at Hohenheim. After completing his studies, he initially worked for various international communication agencies in Frankfurt, Hamburg, and London. In 2006, he joined the EnBW Group where he held various positions, most recently in the political department in Berlin and Brussels. Since 2020, he has been leading the Energy Policy and Hydrogen Coordination department at terranets bw, where he coordinates all hydrogen activities of terranetsbw.

CNAM training – training and social forecasting function – 97-98

Professional integration trainer – support for jobseekers in their professional project at APSAJ (association for the social promotion of adults and young people) 98

HR Manager at APSAJ (association for the social advancement of adults and young people) 2004

AGEFOS corporate relations officer – 2007 – financing of company training plans and consultancy services

AFPA Business Manager -2011- supporting companies in their training projects

Development Director since 2015 – in charge of developing public and private markets, relations with companies and professional sectors.

Mechanical engineer, graduated in France at the Arts & Métiers and in Germany at the University of Karlsruhe, with a passion for engines, performance and environment protection. Since 2000 at Bosch & Bosch Engineering. Developed the first GDI and Turbo-GDI engines for VW, Audi, BMW, Peugeot and Ferrari. Then built the CNG business and led several series projects, among others for MAN & Scania. 2016 started the new Sales entity as responsible for Commercial Vehicles and initiated the activities at Bosch with H2 engines. Since 2021 responsible for the business of H2 engines in all applications. Now focussing exclusively as product manager on the development of high-performance hydrogen vehicles for motorsport and on-road.

Cannelle Martinelli is a Project Director for Industry at Hynamics. She has an international background in industrial project management and development at Veolia Water in France and UK, Nalco and Shell in the Netherlands and ABB in Shanghai. For Arcadis France, she was involved in the Grand Paris Express Project and initiated the development of Hydrogen business.

Since 35 years, Laurent Meillaud is an automotive journalist. Focused on technologies, he’s following the evolution of energies and mobility. He became a renowned expert on hydrogen. He’s writing since 2015 for the website Hydrogen Yoday (published in french and english) and since 2016 for the newsletter of national association France Hydrogene. He is also the editor-in-chief of the new G-Hy Tv web site dedicated to hydrogen. Also a writer, he has published with Pierre Beuzit, former head of research at Renault, a book on the hydrogen car in 2007. Laurent is a member of the expert committee . He’s also working with the cluster Véhicule du Futur, organiser of the forum.

Presenter / Moderator

After 15 years in business development and marketing within various private companies, I joined the civil service and joined SMTC90 in 2009 to develop customers and mobility services. After having held various positions of responsibility, I will take up the position of General Manager in a few weeks.

Maria Mikhail combines extensive expertise in chemical engineering and finance. She holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, specializing in advanced energy technologies and the optimization of CO2 conversion processes into high-value chemicals such as methane, sustainable fuels, and H2S. Additionally, she has an MBA in Finance, equipping her with essential skills in project management, financial analysis, and strategy. Currently, Maria serves as the General and Technical Director at ENERGO, a company founded in 2018 with a team of 20 people. She oversees the development and implementation of innovative solutions for the production of fuels, methane, and hydrogen, focusing on decentralized decarbonization and circular economy principles. Her role encompasses managing both the technical and financial aspects of projects, ensuring their viability and adherence to sustainability standards.​ 

Jérôme MORTAL started his first step of career at Renault in 1984 as a worker and after complementary studies Jérôme get his next step of career at Peugeot-Citroën Research Centre in 1993 as an Engineer. He then got a Master from French Institute of Petroleum & MIT of Boston and he went to work within Renault Powertrain, Renault-F1 and Renault Sport Technologies. In 2006 Jérôme became Chief Engineer of the Renault-Dacia Powertrain Engineering in Romania. In 2010 Jérôme moved to Russia, becoming the Deputy Director of Mechanical Division at AVTOVAZ before taking a role at Jaguar Land Rover in 2014 as Chief Engineer, Transmission and Driveline and eMachine and Powertrain Systems. In 2018 Jérôme was appointed his new role at Valeo, Powertrain Systems as Special Vehicle Application Director and ​Transmission Systems Product Group R&D and Electrification Director since 2020 . Since 2022, Jérôme is a CEO of ULTIMA Mobility and VP Product Development Strategy at INOCEL…

Jean-Baptiste Mossa is Head of Research and Expertise at France Hydrogène. He has a dual technical and marketing background, with a PhD in the physical sciences and an MBA in entrepreneurship. The first part of his career was spent in industry with Air Liquide, before he founded the independent consulting firm Mister Hy. He has been working in the hydrogen energy sector for over 12 years.

A graduate of Ecole Polytechnique (including a PhD in applied mathematics) and INSEAD Business School, Bernard Niclot has spent his entire career in the automotive industry. He has worked for PSA Peugeot Citroën (in engineering, but also with Peugeot Talbot Sport), Ferrari (in F1) and Vallourec. He was Technical Director of the FIA (Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile) for 7 years. Since 2017, within his Win Innovation structure, he has been leading the MissionH24 program within the ACO (Automobile Club de l’Ouest), which involves preparing for the arrival of a hydrogen category in 2028 within the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the WEC endurance championship.

Engineer graduated from ENIM, has over 20 years of experience in the industry, primarily in the automotive and logistics sectors. Project manager at INOCEL since 2024, he previously held key positions in project management, industrial maintenance, quality, and production. A Lean Manufacturing expert, he is recognized for his skills in continuous improvement and infrastructure management.​

Prof. Marie-Cécile Pera has been a researcher on hydrogen systems at the University of Franche-Comté for more than 25 years. She works on modeling, control, diagnostic and prognosis of fuel cell and electrolyser systems. She was deputy directof of FEMTO-ST Institute during 8 years and she has been director of FCLAB since 2020.

Yannick Peysson, R&D program manager at IFP Energies nouvelles, is in charge of different research topics in the domain of the geosciences for the energy transition: underground storage and transport of hydrogen, native hydrogen, deep geothermal energy. Yannick Peysson joined IFPEN in 1998 after a PhD in liquid physics at Sorbonne University. He spent a large part of his career at IFPEN as a researcher in the fields of multiphase flows and flows in porous media. In 2021, he joined the Energy Resources Business Unit as R&D program manager.​ 

Clément Poutriquet leads the hydrogen and derivatives center of excellence at Bureau Veritas. Since 2019, he has been driving the development and strategy of the company’s hydrogen activities in France, while contributing to the creation of new supporting services for this industry.An Industrial Engineering graduate from the University of Technology of Troyes, Clément joined Bureau Veritas in 2012 as a safety engineer. He then took on operational management roles in key sectors such as energy, mobility and industry.

As France Hydrogène’s policy director since the beginning of 2023, I coordinate the construction of collective positions for the industry on the legislative and financial issues surrounding hydrogen, as well as the strategy for disseminating this vision to national and European political decision-makers. Prior to this, I worked on decentralized photovoltaics, first in connection with rural areas in West Africa, then within the EDF Group.

Stéphane RABATEL is CEO of Hopium, with a strong technical and managerial track-record in the automotive and aeronautical industries. He began his career at EDF, before joining the automotive industry. He contributed to the electrification of the Renault line-up, playing a key role in the development of the Megane E-Tech. Committed to innovate and decarbonate, he has held several positions as CEO of start-ups before joining Hopium. Stéphane is born in Grenoble and graduate of ENSTA Paris.

William will take up his position as Deputy Director of the Hydrogen Business Unit at Teréga Solutions in October 2021. An engineering graduate of ENSGTI in Pau in 2000, he started out as a Process Design Engineer in the Design and Construction department at ExxonMobil in Port Jérôme (76) until 2006, then became a Pre-Project Engineer at Total Raffinage, where he supervised hydrogen facilities from design to construction.

In 2010, he joined Teréga’s Operations Division as head of the Technical Support Department’s Process Department, and in 2014 moved on to become head of the Design Office and deputy head of the Technical Support Department. In 2018, he took up the position of Research Officer in the Strategy and Innovation Division of Teréga’s General Management, where he studied the deployment of hydrogen in France and Europe, Power to Gas and multi-energy systems.

Gilles holds degrees in both materials science engineering and business management. With 25 years of experience in the composite materials industry, he has held roles such as R&D engineer, European Technical Support Manager, Market Manager, and Sales and Marketing Director. He founded New Generation Tanks, leveraging his expertise in composite materials for hydrogen storage, with the ambition of contributing to the decarbonization of industry and transportation.

Bruno Salque is an engineer and expert in energy technologies, with a focus on hydrogen and related innovations. He graduated from the École Normale Supérieure de Lyon and the École des Ponts et Chaussées, two prestigious French institutions. He later completed a PhD at the CEA in Grenoble, where his research focused on hydrogen storage in metal hydrides, contributing to advancements in energy storage systems, which are critical to the energy transition. Early in his career, Bruno joined the Délégation Générale de l’Armement (DGA), France’s government defense procurement and technology agency. At the DGA, he took on roles in large-scale project management, working on complex defense-related programs. His responsibilities included overseeing projects with high technological stakes, coordinating efforts between industry and government stakeholders. This experience helped him develop strong project management skills, as well as a deep understanding of both technical and financial issues at a national and international level. Currently, Bruno Salque serves as Deputy CEO of Gen-Hy Cube, a company specializing in anion exchange membrane (AEM) electrolyzer technology. These electrolyzers are designed to produce hydrogen from water using renewable electricity, representing an emerging solution in the clean energy sector. At Gen-Hy Cube, Bruno oversees strategic operations and project development, working to improve the efficiency and reduce the production costs of these electrolyzers. In his role at Gen-Hy Cube, Bruno manages industrial partnerships and oversees the technical teams driving innovation within the company. He is actively involved in expanding Gen-Hy Cube’s presence in the hydrogen market, which is experiencing rapid growth. The company focuses on advancing technologies to decarbonize industries and transportation, and Bruno plays a central role in executing this vision. Bruno Salque draws on extensive experience in industrial project management, along with technical expertise gained throughout his academic and professional career. He remains focused on the environmental challenges associated with energy production and hydrogen technologies, while ensuring that projects meet both economic and industrial demands.

Marion Savoy is a committed communication expert and event host. After spending 15 years in various companies as a Communications and Marketing Director, she founded the CAIRN Agency. Since 2021, she has been assisting her clients in deploying communication tools. Marion is also the founder of the first web TV channel, H2H24, dedicated to hydrogen. Active at various hydrogen, energy, and industry events, she moderates debates, interviews, and conferences. She notably collaborates with the Pôle Véhicule du Futur, the organizer of the Forum. 

​Apr. 1985, Joined Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd.  Jul. 1992, Naval Ship Sales Department, Ship Sales Division. Jan. 1998, Merchant Ship Sales Department, Ship Sales Division. Jul. 2003, Kawasaki Heavy Industries (UK) Ltd. (London). Sep. 2006, Ship Sales Department, Kawasaki Shipbuilding Corporation. Jan. 2010, Vice President of Nantong COSCO Kawasaki Ship Engineering Co. (Zhangsu, China). Apr. 2013,  Senior Manager of General Administration Department, Sakaide Shipyard. Aug. 2014, Deputy General Manager of Sakaide Shipyard & Senior Manager of Administration Department, Sakaide Shipyard.  Apr. 2015, Executive.  Oct. 2015, Senior Staff Officer of Project Planning Department, Hydrogen Chain Development Centre (as an additional post) and Project Manager of Development of Liquefied Hydrogen Carrier.  Apr. 2016, Senior Manager of Merchant Ship Sales Department 1.  Jan. 2017, Senior Manager of Kobe Ship Business Department.  Sep. 2018, Senior Manager of Naval Ship Sales Department.  Apr. 2020, Senior Manager of Osaka Office & Senior Manager of Project Sales Department, Hydrogen Chain Development Centre.  Jul. 2022, Senior Manager, Marketing Promotion Department, Hydrogen Strategy Division. Apr. 2024, Executive Officer, Kawasaki Heavy Industries (UK) Ltd.​ 

Marie SONNTAG has taken up the position of Director of the McPhy Electrolyser Gigafactory in Belfort in July 2023.

An engineer, graduate of INSA Lyon and mother of 3, she has built up solid experience in a demanding and competitive industrial environment at the car manufacturer STELLANTIS. Her career has been split between Supply Chain, Production and Quality, mainly in plant management roles, enabling her to gain a broad perspective of McPhy’s industrial scale-up in Belfort.

A graduate of HEC Montréal, Thibault Tallieu has been EODev’s Marketing and Strategy Director since 2020.

A native of La Rochelle, he has cultivated a passion for the world of the sea from an early age, which led him to take up competitive sailing, while developing his awareness of environmental issues.

Thibault has a strong technical aptitude and international experience built up in Switzerland and the United Arab Emirates, where he held a variety of positions in industry, notably in shipping at Hydros and Enata Industries, and in finance at ODDO BHF.

Pierre-Jean Tardy joined Alpine Racing ( ex-Renault Sport F1) in 1995 as an engine engineer. After working on the reliability and performance of V10 and V8 engines, he piloted various engine projects, including the first Formula 1 V6 hybrid in 2014, before taking over as head of the Expertise and Support department (simulations and materials). Since September 1, 2022, he has held the position of Chief Engineer dedicated to Hydrogen technologies.​

Pierre Tipner is Global Innovation Director, Faurecia Hydrogen Solutions division, FORVIA Group.

Educated engineer, he started his career in 2007 at Tenneco, an exhaust system supplier. He held various positions in the domain of acoustics, innovation and global management. Pierre joined Faurecia’s Clean Mobility division in 2019 as Innovation Manager. He was then appointed CTO (Chief Technical Officer) of Hug Engineering, a Swiss company pioneer in depollution systems for marine, rail and stationnary applications. After a move as Product Line Director for commercial vehicle he joined Faurecia Hydrogen Solutions in 2023 and held the position of Cryogenic Hydrogen Storage Business Line Director.

Pierre is a Mechanical Engineer with a degree from the French institute of advanced mechanics of Clermont Ferrand.

Ovarith Troeung has an impressive track record in the sustainable energy sector, culminating in his appointment in 2022 as CEO of Hyliko. A 2002 graduate of Télécom ParisTech and the University of Montreal, he joined ENGIE in 2007, specializing in European gas infrastructures. In 2010, he obtained a Master’s degree in Finance from the University of Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne, before becoming Director of Green Mobility at ENGIE in 2017, where he drives CNG, IRVE and hydrogen projects. At the helm of Hyliko since 2022, Troeung steers the company towards cutting-edge innovations in renewable energies, reinforcing its key role in the energy transition for heavy goods vehicles thanks to green hydrogen. His vision at Hyliko symbolizes a new era for the energy industry.

Plenary #9 – Which economic model for mobility?

Richard Tur joined the Ligier adventure in September 2017, following the purchase and merger of Tork Engineering, by Ligier Automotive. At the helm of this company, Richard Tur, an engineer by training, had specialised in the manufacture of Silhouette-type racing cars built around tubular chassis that can race on circuits, like the Mitjets, or on other types of terrain such as Rallycross, Rally-Raid or ice racing. The company also produced concept cars for leading constructors. In 2018, Richard Tur became Chief Operating Officer of Ligier Automotive, overseeing all competition activities, concept cars and services for leading constructors.

Loïc has been involved in the environmental and energy transitions in France and internationally for over 20 years, and is CEO of HysetCo, a pioneer in hydrogen mobility in France and Europe. HysetCo has developed a unique positioning with the 1st network of hydrogen distribution stations in France and a full-service hydrogen vehicle rental offer including all useful services. HysetCo is committed to the concrete and rapid decarbonisation of transport.

Graduated the department of science and engineering of Meiji University.   In 1996, joined Yamamoto electric works CO., LTD.Inaugurated as CEO in 2005.Serve as the Director of industrial association of Hyogo prefecture since 2021.Inaugurated as the chairman of Kobe Aero Network; the aeronautical industry cluster in Kobe in 2024.