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Armand Ajdari

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Chief Technology Officer at Arkema
📍 Greater Paris Metropolitan Region, France

Armand Ajdari is the Chief Technology Officer at Arkema, where he leads the global R&D organization to drive innovation and impact through science. With a PhD in theoretical physics and extensive leadership experience from Saint-Gobain, he champions a customer-obsessed approach to developing sustainable, high-performance materials.

Beyond his corporate duties, Armand is deeply engaged in the scientific community. He is passionate about fostering collaboration between public and private sectors and enjoys sharing instructive content that makes complex scientific concepts accessible to a wider audience, reflecting his commitment to the broader impact of research.

He is an elected member of the French Academy of Technologies, recognizing his significant contributions to the field.

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Experience
33 Years
Current Role
Chief Technology Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Greater Paris Metropolitan Region, France
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Sustainable Materials
He focuses on innovating materials for the energy transition, emphasizing biodegradability and sustainability as key drivers for R&D and new business opportunities.
Open Innovation
He actively partners with customers, startups, and academic institutions to foster an external-facing innovation ecosystem and accelerate development.
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Career

Work history

2022
Chief Technology Officer
Arkema
2025
Member of the Scientific Steering Committee
ANR, the French National Research Agency
2024
Member
Académie des technologies
2019 - 2021
Executive Vice-President R&D
Saint-Gobain
2017 - 2019
Executive Vice President R&D and Innovation
Saint-Gobain
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Armand Ajdari appointed Chief Technology Officer | Arkema Global. Featured in Arkema
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Ajdari Joins Arkema as Chief Technology Officer. Featured in Adhesives & Sealants Magazine
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Education
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École Polytechnique
PhD
Pierre and Marie Curie University
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