David Gerard

Background

About David Gerard

Ph.D. – Engineer in Chemistry and Polymer Materials Science, currently Group Materials Expert at CLAYENS. As Group Materials Expert at CLAYENS, I support industrial projects by developing, selecting, and implementing polymer materials tailored to their specific applications. I serve as a key technical interface across production sites, internal teams, clients, and suppliers, ensuring that materials are used efficiently and appropriately throughout the value chain. I also lead the Group’s Eco-Design roadmap, aiming to integrate more sustainable polymer solutions, while overseeing industrial trials (injection, compression) on high-performance materials. My previous experience in innovation networks, strategic monitoring, and organizing scientific events has given me a broad understanding of industrial and environmental challenges—an asset I now apply to delivering responsible and impactful innovation.