Viewpoint: Improved design practices can aid environment, energy transitions

Jean Sentenac was named Axens president and chief executive officer in 2002. Since that time, he has guided the development of Axens as a leading supplier to clients in the hydrocarbon processing industries. Among Axens’ and Mr. Sentenac’s top priorities are ensuring client trust and satisfaction, advancing employee development and technical expertise, upholding safety in operations and maintaining respect for the environment. Prior to his role as president and CEO, Mr. Sentenac was deputy CEO at Axens and deputy executive director of IFP’s industrial division. He began his career in engineering and construction with Air Liquide, followed by 10 years of experience in the chemical industry with Rhone-Poulenc and Rhodia, where he managed life science and aroma organic chemicals business units. Mr. Sentenac graduated from France’s École Polytechnique and holds a post-graduate engineering degree from the IFP School.