Jérôme Niel
About Jérôme Niel
Jérôme Niel is the Director of Operations (COO) at thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions, with over 25 years of experience in the energy and industry sectors.
Current Role at thyssenkrupp
Jérôme Niel serves as the Director of Operations and Chief Operating Officer at thyssenkrupp. In his current role, he leads the Project Management, Engineering, and Construction departments at thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions. He is also a member of the executive committee and focuses on managing industrial plants and systems, particularly turnkey projects in France and Africa with a budget of 300 million EUR.
Previous Positions at thyssenkrupp
Before becoming the Director of Operations and COO, Jérôme Niel held significant roles at thyssenkrupp. From 2022 to 2023, he was the Director of Engineering. Earlier, from 2020 to 2022, he served as the Director Of Construction and Commissioning. In these roles, he contributed significantly to the company's engineering and construction management processes.
Career at Siemens
Jérôme Niel accumulated substantial experience at Siemens, working there from 2006 to 2020. He started as a Project Manager in France for three years. From 2009 to 2015, he took on the role of Head of Construction, overseeing projects in France and Africa. Subsequently, he was the Senior Compliance Officer in France from 2015 to 2020, focusing on the company's regulatory adherence.
Schneider Electric and Early Career
Jérôme Niel started his career at Schneider Electric, where he worked from 1998 to 2006. Initially, he served as Field Engineer and Site Manager, managing projects in diverse countries such as China, India, Nepal, Sweden, USA, and Morocco. Later, he became a Project Manager in France. Before Schneider Electric, he interned at EDF as a Commissioning Engineer in 1997.
Educational Background
Jérôme Niel holds an MBA from emlyon business school. He also earned a Master of Management from Grenoble IAE and studied Electrical and Electronics Engineering at the University of Montpellier. His strong educational background has been instrumental in his extensive 25-year career in the energy and industry sectors.