Charlie Barla
About Charlie Barla
Charlie Barla serves as the Vice Président Délégué à La Valorisation Et à L’innovation at Aix-Marseille Université, where he focuses on research valorization and innovation strategies. He has a diverse background in research and development, having held various roles in notable organizations such as Decathlon International and L'Oréal.
Current Role at Aix-Marseille Université
Charlie Barla serves as the Vice-président délégué à la valorisation et à l’innovation at Aix-Marseille Université. He has held this position since 2024, where he is responsible for the strategy of research valorization and innovation. Additionally, he has been the Cisam Director at the same institution since 2020. In these roles, he focuses on enhancing innovation management and education within the university.
Previous Experience in Innovation Management
Prior to his current roles, Charlie Barla worked at SATT Sud-Est as the Directeur Efficience Opérationnelle from 2019 to 2022 and as an Innovation Project Manager from 2016 to 2019. His experience in these positions contributed to his expertise in innovation management, particularly in the context of research and development projects in the Marseille region.
Professional Background in Research and Development
Charlie Barla has a diverse professional background in research and development, having worked at Decathlon International in various capacities, including R&D Engineer, R&D Laboratory Manager, R&D Director, and Internal Auditor. His tenure at Decathlon spanned from 2005 to 2013, where he contributed to product development and innovation processes.
Educational Qualifications
Charlie Barla holds multiple degrees in the field of physics and engineering. He achieved a DUT in Physics Measurements from IUT Bourges (1997-1999), an Engineer degree in Physics from Polytech Clermont (1999-2002), a Research Master in Fluid Mechanics from Centrale Méditerranée (2002-2003), and a PhD in Mechanics from Aix-Marseille University (2003-2007). His educational background supports his multidisciplinary approach to innovation and project management.
Leadership Experience
From 2020 to 2023, Charlie Barla served as the Président of the Incubateur Multimédia Belle de Mai. In this leadership role, he oversaw initiatives aimed at fostering innovation and supporting multimedia projects. His experience in leadership positions complements his extensive background in innovation management and research.