Emeric Gras
About Emeric Gras
Emeric Gras serves as the General Manager of Ceramics Global at Kennametal, a position he has held since 2022. He has a diverse background in sales, marketing, and engineering, with previous roles at various Saint-Gobain companies and Valeo Engine Cooling.
Work at Kennametal
Emeric Gras has held the position of General Manager Ceramics Global at Kennametal since 2022. He operates from Neuhausen, Schaffhausen, Switzerland. In this role, he oversees the global ceramics division, focusing on strategic initiatives and operational management to enhance the company's market presence.
Previous Experience at Saint-Gobain
Prior to his current role, Emeric Gras worked at various subsidiaries of Saint-Gobain. He served as Sales Manager at SAINT-GOBAIN QUARTZ S.A.S. from 2013 to 2016 in Saint-Pierre-lès-Nemours, France. He then transitioned to Saint-Gobain Lumilog as Business Manager from 2016 to 2018 in Sophia-Antipolis, France. Additionally, he worked as a Techno-Marketing Analyst/Project Leader at Saint-Gobain from 2009 to 2013 in La Défense, France, and as Marketing & Business Development Director for Industrial Fabrics Europe at Saint-Gobain ADFORS from 2018 to 2022, also in La Défense.
Education and Expertise
Emeric Gras studied at ESSEC Business School, where he focused on Gestion, Stratégie, Management, Finance, and Marketing, achieving a Business School degree from 2008 to 2009. He also attended CESI Ecole d'Ingénieurs, where he studied Thermique and Energie, earning the title of Ingénieur from 2005 to 2008. His educational background supports his expertise in management and engineering.
Early Career at Valeo Engine Cooling
Emeric Gras began his professional career as an R&D Engineer at Valeo Engine Cooling, where he worked from 2005 to 2008. His role involved research and development in engine cooling technologies, contributing to his technical foundation in engineering and product development.