Management

My history with Vetrotech dates back to 2002, when I joined as Plant Manager for the main production site in Bern, Switzerland. Over the next 14 years, as Technical Director and then Operations Director, I was fortunate to be able to contribute to Vetrotech’s business development and geographic expansion into new sites across Europe and South Asia. In 2017, I took the opportunity to lead the Saint-Gobain windows business unit as General Manager. 

Since my 20-plus-year journey with Saint-Gobain began at Vetrotech, I’m proud to have returned to the company in 2022 to serve as its CEO. 

Born and raised in Switzerland, I hold a master’s degree in chemical engineering and a postgraduate degree in business administration. When not at work, I enjoy spending time with my spouse and three adult children, particularly when we can be outdoors. I am also passionate about sports, especially triathlons. 

My first experience with Vetrotech Saint-Gobain was as a customer. I am an architect by profession, but have spent most of my professional career in the building products industry. I joined the company back in 1993, and was fortunate to work under the company’s founders who passed on to me their passion for developing and bringing to market fully transparent, fire-resistant safety glass. 

In the years since that time, that passion has grown. In fact, I’ve found that what I like most about my work with Vetrotech is knowing that every day we are, together with our customers and partners, contributing to a safer and more secure world. 

I am a dual American-Swiss national but consider myself first and foremost a “citizen of the world.” Over the years, I have lived and worked in five different countries and have acquired much experience in international market development and sales. When I do find some free time, I pursue my other passion: riding and restoring classic motorcycles. 

After obtaining my MBA, I began my professional career in the petrochemical sector in Thailand. In September 2000, I joined Saint-Gobain’s glass business. Over the following decades, I have served in various international roles, including as Head of Exports, Director Sales & Marketing, and in general management.  

Heading Vetrotech’s sales is a wonderful new step for me. I have joined a team of high calibre professionals, alongside whom I wish to leverage my more than 20 years of experience with architectural projects and glass in fully living up to Vetrotech’s motto. We thrive on advising and supporting our partners and stakeholders in selecting the appropriate glass solutions to meet safe design requirements, whether burglary, attack, or fire protection is concerned. 

I am a French national with British roots, married to a wife of Chinese origin whom I met during my years in international business school. I am the happy father of two teenage girls. While I enjoy architectural works, I also love natural landscapes. In fact, I love to photograph landscapes when travelling or hiking in the mountains. I also love cooking for my family and friends, eating French cheese, and drinking good wine! I am passionate about Rugby and have played for 20 years. More recently, I have discovered that motorcycles provide an exciting new perspective from which to travel the world and meet new people. 

In 2015, I became a part of the Saint-Gobain group, accumulating diverse HR experience within various businesses, including Placoplatre, Isover, Isonat, Coramine, and Ecophon, all located in France.  My professional journey has led me to Vetrotech, as Human Resources Director, which I joined in February 2023. I'm thrilled to be a part of an esteemed international company whose products and solutions are intrinsically connected to the safety and well-being of individuals and where I have the privilege of collaborating with an outstanding team of HR experts. Together, we consistently achieve remarkable milestones and demonstrate exemplary teamwork while tackling the inherent challenges stemming from cultural diversity. 

My educational background includes studies at the Dublin Business School in 1999 and an HR management school near my hometown in 1997. 

Outside of work, my primary focus is on my family, I’m now a mother of three. I'm passionate about cooking, enjoy adventure films, and relish spending my free time rollerblading.