MONTREAL, July 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Enerkem, the
leading technology provider enabling low-carbon fuels and chemicals
production from waste, is pleased to announce the appointment of
Michel Chornet as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), succeeding
Dominique Boies in this role. This
announcement follows a series of important changes to prepare for
the next phase of the company's growth.
Michel Chornet, already an integral part of Enerkem's leadership
team for many years, assumes the role of CEO with immediate effect.
The appointment was a natural one as Michel's family founded
Enerkem in 2000 with cofounders Esteban Chornet (his father) and
Vincent Chornet (his late brother). Michel brings more than 25
years of experience in technology development, business
development, plant start-ups, performance, financing activities,
and growth management as well as R&D. He has been with Enerkem
for over 17 years in various leadership positions, and he notably
headed business development activities as well as technology
management.
Michel succeeds Dominique Boies,
who has been steering Enerkem through pivotal milestones over the
past seven years. Dominique Boies
first served as CFO of Enerkem before assuming the role of CEO in
2019. Under his leadership, Enerkem achieved significant
milestones, including critical phases like the launch of Enerkem's
first-of-a-kind commercial project Varennes Carbon Recycling
currently in construction in Quebec, advancing multiple major projects and
securing strategic financial partnerships.
Reflecting on Dominique's contributions, Michel expressed
immense gratitude for his predecessor's leadership and dedication.
"Dominique has laid a robust foundation for Enerkem's future
success, and I am honored to build upon the foundation," Michel
remarked. "Dominique will forever be part of Enerkem's journey, and
we extend our heartfelt thanks for his contributions."
Looking ahead, Michel emphasized Enerkem's commitment to
building upon its current achievements. "Our focus remains on
accelerating commercialization efforts to help decarbonize the
hard-to-abate sectors around the globe," Michel noted. "We strongly
believe we have the best available technology to decarbonize the
maritime industry via our low carbon biomethanol, aviation via our
best of class 2nd generation SAF, and circular
chemicals. I am very proud to lead the organisation and our
exceptional pool of talents as we embark on this new chapter and I
am confident in our collective ability to achieve
greatness".
About Enerkem
Founded in 2000, Enerkem commercializes its groundbreaking
gasification technology transforming non-recyclable waste into
biofuels, low-carbon fuels and circular chemicals for hard-to-abate
sectors, including sustainable aviation and marine fuels. Its
solution tackles both challenges of waste management and dependency
on fossil fuel products while contributing to the development of a
circular economy for a sustainable, net-zero-carbon future. For
more information, please visit www.enerkem.com
Source: Enerkem Inc.; Media Relations, Valérie Gonzalo,
gonzalo@videotron.ca
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