Corinne Lehaut Burnouf
About Corinne Lehaut Burnouf
Corinne Lehaut Burnouf is a Global Marketing & Business Development Manager for the Specialty Chemicals Business Unit at Tronox, where she has worked since 2015. With a background in research and product development, she has held various roles in the specialty chemicals sector, including previous positions at Cristal and Rhodia.
Work at Tronox
Corinne Lehaut Burnouf has been serving as the Global Marketing & Business Development Manager for the Specialty Chemicals Business Unit at Tronox since 2015. In this role, she has managed a team of four individuals and oversees three product lines. Her responsibilities include strategic planning and long-range sales planning, which are essential for the growth and direction of the business unit. Corinne also facilitates interactions between various internal teams, including R&D, sales, manufacturing, and supply chain, as well as external stakeholders such as customers and academic institutions.
Previous Experience in Specialty Chemicals
Before joining Tronox, Corinne Lehaut Burnouf worked at Cristal as the Global Marketing and Business Development Manager for Environmental Catalysts from 2009 to 2015. During her tenure in Paris, she developed communication and sales tools, including brochures, to support the business unit's marketing efforts. Prior to her role at Cristal, she was employed at Rhodia - Rhône Poulenc as an Ingenieur de Recherches from 1995 to 1999, where she contributed to research and development initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Corinne Lehaut Burnouf studied at ESPCI Paris - PSL, where she focused on Physico-Chimie and earned her Ingénieur degree along with a DEA from 1989 to 1993. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in the scientific principles that underpin the specialty chemicals industry. This expertise is reflected in her involvement in new product development, which includes justifying capital investments and implementing new initiatives.
Background in Research and Development
Corinne's career began in research and development, where she worked at Rhodia - Rhône Poulenc as an Ingenieur de Recherches. Her experience in R&D has equipped her with the skills necessary for product development and strategic planning. She has been involved in justifying and implementing new product developments, which require a thorough understanding of market needs and technological capabilities.
Leadership and Team Management
In her current role at Tronox, Corinne Lehaut Burnouf manages a team of four professionals. Her leadership extends to overseeing multiple product lines within the Specialty Chemicals Business Unit. This position requires effective team management and collaboration across various departments to ensure successful project execution and alignment with business objectives.