Speakers

Charles holds a PhD in Materials Science and has over 10 years of experience in R&D, marketing and international business development. As Head of Innovation & Global Business Development for Durable Goods at Aperam, he leads a cross-functional team developing go-to-market strategies for sustainable industrial solutions. His work focuses on translating material expertise into new stainless steel applications that address customer requirements for performance, long-term reliability and reduced environmental impact.