Claude Loréa

Civil Engineer – Chemistry

33 years’ European and international experience in sustainability & advocacy in the energy intensive industry sector (in associations and companies).

Former positions

  • GCCA (Global Cement & Concrete Association) Innovation, ESG Director (Executive team).
  • CEMBUREAU Industrial Policy Director and Deputy Chief Executive.
  • Environmental engineer, CBR Cement (Heidelberg Materials).
  • Environmental consultant, ISO14000 Lead auditor, SGS Belgium.
  • Lecturer Solvay Business School (Université Libre de Bruxelles).

Expertise

    • Sustainability & global policy professional, track record in industry associations leadership and management.
    • Knowledgeable in industry net zero transition, climate mitigation, circular economy, ESG reporting and technology innovation.
    • Special interest and expertise in carbon management, CCUS and international climate policy, as well as regulatory requirements and trends.
    • Active and effective representation of industry towards European Institutions, international authorities and other international associations and stakeholders.
    • Forthright and inspiring speaker/moderator/facilitator using personal experience in professional, sport and musical aspects of life to inform, illustrate and engage.

Languages

French mother tongue, fluent in English and Dutch, good understanding of German, basic knowledge of Spanish.

Assets

  • Consensus builder
  • Strong international communications and advocacy expertise.
  • Proven ability to manage the fine politics of the internal industry issues
  • Proven ability to manage multinational, multicultural and multi-professional teams.
  • Rigorous and structured with superior management, communication and organisation skills.

Claude Loréa
Associated partner from CL4Change

‭+32(0)495/28.51.54
claude.lorea@cl4change.com

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MATHIEU
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