Philippe Darcis

Pipeline Technology Director @Tenaris

Promoted from a local R&D department manager to lead the global pipeline technology segment. Travelling worldwide to lead executive meetings, develop new products, define technical offers, meet customers, participate to international research council, and present strategic product/process and services development plans for Tenaris Directors and CEO. NEW PRODUCTS AND SERVICES DEVELOPMENT: Drove business growth by developing new products and services to the Oil & Gas industry. Analyzed market and technology trends. Established key interactions/networking with customers, International Research group, International Standards, Certification Bodies, Universities, Technology owners, etc. Secured future positioning of key technology via early identification & monitoring. BUSINESS MANAGEMENT & TECHNICAL OFFERS: Managed technical offers’ strategy and coordination, monitoring of competitors, and control of Tenaris’ mills offers in Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Mexico, Italy, Japan, Romania, and USA. Led strategic offers and defined technical marketing strategy, improving and promoting Tenaris’ technical differentiation. TEAM MANAGEMENT: Assembled and managed a globally dispersed team (Italy, Mexico, Brazil). Sourced talent, assisted with hiring process, and oversaw integration of new team members. Trained, coached and mentored a team to create a highly motivated, multifunctional team working cohesively.