INVISTA International
- OTechnical Project Leader: POlymer Industry
2007 - 2013
Develop new products based on LYCRA® polymer (dispersions, micro-powders, solutions) for end-use applications: Improved the probability of project success from 40% to 75% with a prospect $25MM NPV
Lead product characterization (chemical, mechanical and material) to improve product properties and answer to customer needs
Lead international projects from concept / development to commercialization: Technical Project leader impacting on a portfolio > $50MM NPV
Generate new garment concepts, based on LYCRA® fiber optimization, linked to body morphology, science of fit, performance and comfort across different segments
Interact closely with marketing team – Provide continuous feedback from technical team
Answer to the customer requirements with economic thinking - Direct contact with costumer
Initiate and develop new projects with Universities (Government interaction)
Lead an international technical team (technicians, chemist engineers in the US)
Participate to patent writing - Interact with legal people to manage intellectual property (IP)
Participate to product stewardship and to registration of INVISTA chemical products to REACh
Responsible for the chemistry lab in Geneva/Meyrin (chemical database, safety rules)
Responsible for a 3D-Laser Body-Scanner (unique tool) in Europe
