Pierre Braud

About Pierre Braud

As a Sales Director for North America, I lead a dynamic team of account managers to deliver profitable growth and customer satisfaction for our diverse portfolio of chemical commodities and specialties. With over 20 years of experience in the B-to-B international chemical industry, I have developed a strong expertise in market analysis, new business development, contract negotiations, and project management.My mission is to leverage my technical background and marketing skills to create value for our customers and stakeholders in various markets, such as EV battery and e-waste recycling, metal refining, mining, NMC and LFP cathode active materials, semiconductor, nanocellulose, disinfection and waste water treatment. I am passionate about developing new products and services that address the current and future needs of our customers, while reducing our environmental impact and enhancing our social responsibility. I am also committed to fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and innovation within Arkema and with our external partners.

Experience

1. Business Director - Road Science

   Arkema

   Feb 2026 — Present · Philadelphia, PA, US

   Business: asphalt additives for road paving, emulsifiers for road preservation and paving, pavement and restoration technologies.

Education

• HEC Paris

  Master's degree, Marketing

  2000 — 2001

• Toulouse INP

  Chemical Engineer's degree, Chemistry

  1997 — 1999

• McGill University

  Chemical Engineer's degree, Polymer Materials

  1999 — 2000

Skills

• Demand Forecasting
• Marketing Strategy
• Waste Water Treatment Plants
• New Business Development
• Key Account Management
• Database Marketing
• B2b
• Pulp and Paper
• International Sales
• Business Development
• Polymers
• Business Strategy
• Negotiation
• Market Analysis
• New Product Implementations
• Strategic Planning
• Product Development
• Natural Gas
• Price Elasticity
• Project Management