Ludovic Valette leads Owens-Illinois technology and engineering, key areas critical to the company’s performance and transformation, and is part of the Global Leadership Team reporting to the Company’s CEO. He is responsible for the worldwide development, integration and deployment of all process and product technologies, while elevating and accelerating innovation and integrating it into O-I’s strategy and priorities. He leads Research and Development, Engineering, and Technology Strategy and Integration. His role also includes technology licensing and technical assistance to O-I’s licensees and joint ventures.

Valette holds a master’s degree in material sciences and engineering, and a Ph.D. in macromolecular chemistry and composites from the National Institute of Applied Sciences in Lyon, France. He is a Stanford Graduate School of Business alumni (Stanford Executive Program). He has authored or co-authored more than 20 publications in peer-reviewed journals and holds more than 25 granted patents and patent applications. He is a member of The Glass Futures’ Board of Directors. He joined O-I in 2013 from The Dow Chemical Company, where he held various leadership positions on three continents.

 

Presentation title:  Inspire + Transform) x Sustain = Glass

Abstract: The shapes, colors, and possible uses of glass have been a constant source of inspiration for creativity and innovation throughout history—and still are today. Glass inspires innovation because of its ability to transform something ordinary into something extraordinary—you may remember how a simple glass bottle helped create unique memories during a special occasion? Over time, the innovative inspiration and transformational power of glass has increased not only its applications and uses, but also the technology and engineering used to produce it.

 

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