Katia Laurent
About Katia Laurent
Katia Laurent is a Principal Engineer at Glencore, with a diverse background in engineering and business development across various sectors. She has held multiple roles at Koniambo Nickel SAS and Storengy - ENGIE, contributing to projects in finance, compliance, and engineering since 2006.
Current Role at Glencore
Katia Laurent serves as a Principal Engineer at Glencore, a position she has held since 2019. She operates in the Brisbane region of Australia and is involved in engineering projects that align with Glencore's operational goals. Her role encompasses various engineering responsibilities, contributing to the company's initiatives in resource management and sustainability.
Previous Experience at Koniambo Nickel SAS
Katia Laurent has extensive experience at Koniambo Nickel SAS, where she held multiple positions. From 2018 to 2019, she was the Metallurgical Plant Process team manager. Prior to that, she worked as the Power Plant Technical Coordinator from 2016 to 2018 and as a Project Manager for Power Generation from 2015 to 2016. Additionally, she served as a Regulatory Compliance & Permitting Manager from 2013 to 2014 and as a Permitting Engineer from 2012 to 2013.
Experience at Storengy - ENGIE
Katia Laurent worked at Storengy - ENGIE from 2006 to 2011, where she gained experience in various roles. She started as a Project Engineer on site at the Saint Clair sur Epte Underground Gas Storage Plant for two years. Following this, she transitioned to a Business Development Analyst in the Finance, Sales, and Strategy Division for three years. In 2011, she served as a Business Development Project Manager for seven months in the Asset Management Division.
Education and Academic Background
Katia Laurent pursued her education at MINES ParisTech, where she studied for an Advanced Master Degree in Gas Management & Engineering, achieving this qualification in 2006. She also earned the title of Ingénieur Civil des Mines, completing her Master Degree in Sciences & Engineering in 2005. Her academic background provides a strong foundation for her engineering and management roles in the energy sector.