Franck Poutch

As pointed out by the enclosed CV, I have been involved in chemistry since 89. I obtained my two-year university degree in chemistry form the Lille University Institute of Technology in 89 and started his career as Chemist Scientist in Bostik Findley (Ex Gerland) during 6 months where I formulated water based glue for flooring application. Then I moved to Isochem (SNPE) and subsequently worked on the organic synthesis of pharmaceutical derivatives.

I joined BASF (ex Cyanamid Agri Production) in 90 and have been involved during seven years in the formulation of herbicides based mainly on water based suspension. While specializing myself in rheological analysis based of viscoelasticy measurements, I subsequently carried on my scientific development and studied during 7 years in continuing education in connection with industrial chemistry.

I obtained his post–graduate degree in Industrial Chemistry in 95 and I received his French « Ingénieur » degree in industrial chemistry from « Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers de Lille » in 1997.

Then I received a scientific position in the «Research Center for the study on fireproofing Processes of Materials » (CREPIM) in Bruay La Buissière, that I have been managing for 97.

My core activity deals with the fire retardancy of polymers, mainly thermoplastic and cellulose-based material in relation with various application areas such as mass transport, building, electrical areas.
Working in close relation with the major European laboratories, I have developed a rare combination of mixed competences associating regulation requirements and more fundamental aspect of fire retardancy. My close relationship with the industrial issues explains the expertise he has got in regulation and applied research to offer his customer pragmatic solutions regarding the fire safety requirements.

Finally I got in 2004 an Executive MBA – after two years of executive training- to reinforce my skills in technology management and business strategy. This explains in part my great interest for your advertisement corresponding to my willingness to further down in business development