Marc-Antoine Marcellin
Business Development Manager,
ARKEMA
I am a multidisciplinary professional having held positions in various industries including materials and automotive. I built my academic pathway while working, earning successively a Chemistry degree, Bachelor and Engineering diploma in Materials Science, and later an MBA in International Management.
In 1999, my professional journey began in hands‑on chemical and materials laboratories such as LEPMI and the CEA, where I carried out material characterization and experimental studies like chemical heat‑pump systems materials characterization. I then moved into industrial environments at Métaux Spéciaux (sodium metal producer) and later SOITEC (semi-conductor materials for microelectronics applications), taking on responsibilities ranging from physico‑chemical analysis, process optimization, and eventually supervising and planning production as a team leader.
As I progressed, I shifted more deeply into materials science and automotive applications; First at ArcelorMittal focusing on numerical simulation of welding for automotive sheet steels.
In 2010, I joined Delphi (becoming later Delphi Technologies and BorgWarner) as a Polymer Materials Engineer, providing expertise on polymers, failure analyses, materials qualification, and supporting development programs for various under-the-hood and Powertrain components (ignition coils, fuel modules, Electronic Air Control Valve). Over time, I took on broader responsibilities and became Materials Engineering Supervisor, managing a laboratory and team, providing development and qualification support interacting with suppliers and OEMs.
In 2022, I moved into my current role as Business Development Manager for Transportation at Arkema, where I focus on identifying, nurturing, and developing new opportunities for advanced polymers in the automotive and mobility sectors; Namely specialty polymers such as high‑performance polyamides and biobased materials for applications in electrification, new mobility and thermal management.