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Jérôme Le Borgne
Executive Leader In Sustainability, Decarbonization, And Circular Economy
Bangkok
Summary
A seasoned executive with a proven track record in leading businesses across Southeast Asia, I spearheaded Suez (R&R)'s expansion in the region. My expertise spans strategic project planning, overseeing the full cycle of M&A activities, and leading multi-location teams in sectors like Water, Waste, and Energy. This is complemented by my proficiency in developing large projects and Public-Private Partnerships (PPP), along with managing operations and serving on Boards.I excel in stakeholder engagement, financial oversight, and project management, with a strong focus on decarbonization, depollution, and circular economy solutions.
Currently steering Veolia's growth in Southeast Asia, my leadership is marked by driving significant expansion, fostering sustainable innovation, and optimizing team structures for enhanced efficiency following the merger.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages
Work History
Country(TH) and Business Development Director(SEA)
VEOLIA
03.2022 - Current
- Led group development and investment across Southeast Asia for Water, Waste, and Energy sectors, focusing on Decarbonization, Depollution, and Circular Economy solutions.
- Led the full spectrum of M&A activities for the group, from origination through to successful completion, overseeing investment strategies and disinvestment processes.
- Formulated and executed group's strategic direction in Southeast Asia.
- Spearheaded decarbonization roadmap for Veolia's activities in Southeast Asia.
- Reorganized development team following merger to optimize performance and collaboration
- Diverse team operating five locations: Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Singapore.
- Oversee the management of all Thailand operation's
- Holding position of Board Director for Chonburi Clean Energy and stewarding the governance of all Veolia Thailand entities.
Country(TH) and Project Development Director(SEA)
SUEZ
04.2015 - 03.2021
- Initiated and spearheaded Suez's expansion into Southeast Asia from ground up, transforming it into multi-million dollar business with workforce of over 150 employees within few years
- Leading Southeast Asia's development and investment ventures, with strategic oversight across teams in Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia
- Specializing in pioneering regional initiatives within Waste to Energy, Plastic Recycling, and Hazardous Waste sectors.
- Directing projects from their origination to full operationalization.
- Commanding Greenfield projects, orchestrating significant Public private Partnership Tenders.
- Holding position of Board Director for Chonburi Clean Energy and stewarding governance of all Suez's local entities
Sales and Tender Director
DP CleanTech
01.2009 - 03.2015
- Biomass to energy , Waste to energy
- Responsible for deal acquisition to execution in SEA, Pacific, Africa and India
- Define and Implement project Strategy and business plan in SEA, India and Africa
- Services to Project Developer from beginning of Development Phase to Start of Construction: Feasibility Study Permitting, financing and investment
- Set up Thai Subsidiary and team including 7 nationalities, located in 4 different places (China, Thailand, India, Poland)
General Manager China
ETNA INDUSTRIE
06.2006 - 12.2008
- Business Development, Sales Strategy and Marketing in Asia
- Nuclear and Power industry
Shared-time consulting contract
Fédération des industries mécaniques (FIM) China
09.2004 - 05.2006
- French federation of Mechanical industries
Education
International Certificate of Corporate Finance (ICCF) -
Columbia University
01.2018 - 04.2019
Director certification and accreditation certificate -
Thai Institute of Director
Bangkok 01.2017 - 07.2017
M.D. - Engineering
ParisTech Arts Et Metiers
Paris 01.2001 - 04.2004
Skills
Leadership & Team Building
Financial Acumen
Stakeholder Engagement
Project Management
Regulatory Compliance & Policy Understanding
Innovation & Technology Adoption
Negotiation and Legal Acumen
Recent Speaker Experience
- Chairman of Circular Economy and Plastic recycling for ICIS Polyoelfin conference Bangkok 2019
- Collaborative partnership to solve Plastic Crisis. Sustainable Forum Singapore 2019
- Smart City. Bonjour France Bangkok 2019
- Public Private Partnership in Waste Management. PPP Forum Bangkok 2018
Personal Information
- Number of Children: 2
- Date of Birth: 08/08/1979
- Marital Status: Married
Additional Information
- French Foreign Trade Advisor (Conseillers du Commerce Extérieur)
- Recognized in Thailand Prestige Magazine's 2022 "300 Highflyers"
- Seasoned speaker and panelist
- Active member and mentor within the startup community, focusing on sustainability initiatives
- Holder of a Startup Valuation Certificate from Duke University
Interests
Basektball
Timeline
Country(TH) and Business Development Director(SEA)
VEOLIA
03.2022 - Current
International Certificate of Corporate Finance (ICCF) -
Columbia University
01.2018 - 04.2019
Director certification and accreditation certificate -
Thai Institute of Director
01.2017 - 07.2017
Country(TH) and Project Development Director(SEA)
SUEZ
04.2015 - 03.2021
Sales and Tender Director
DP CleanTech
01.2009 - 03.2015
General Manager China
ETNA INDUSTRIE
06.2006 - 12.2008
Shared-time consulting contract
Fédération des industries mécaniques (FIM) China
09.2004 - 05.2006
M.D. - Engineering
ParisTech Arts Et Metiers
01.2001 - 04.2004