Welcome to the inaugural session of "Composites Lounge Expert Voices" (CLEV), a new format dedicated to bringing you insights from the leading minds in the composites industry. Our first guest is Mathieu Cariou, a distinguished professional with extensive experience in corporate development, strategy, marketing, and corporate communications. Mathieu has a proven track record of collaborating with executive teams to deliver results through adaptive and innovative thinking.

Mathieu's expertise spans market intelligence and analysis, where he has developed robust intelligence platforms and market monitoring tools, translating data-driven insights into actionable business strategies. With hands-on leadership in M&A activities, greenfield projects, and manufacturing expansions across Europe, the Americas, and Asia-Pacific, Mathieu brings a wealth of global expertise. His focus on sustainability, particularly in circularity and end-of-life solutions for composites, positions him as a key contributor to the industry's transition toward sustainable practices.

Join us as Mathieu shares his technical acumen, business creativity, and strategic vision to help organizations identify growth opportunities, optimize performance, and stay competitive in a rapidly evolving market landscape.

The interview with Mathieu Cariou will be structured into several key segments:

1. Introduction
- Ilkay will introduce the new format

2. Background & Experience of Mathieu

3. Core Topics
- Business Strategy for Growth in Composites: Exploring levers for growth such as GDP growth, market share, new applications, and material conversion. Mathieu will delve into market intelligence, new product pipelines, and strategies for entering new markets.
- End-of-Life (EoL) of Composites & Recyclability/Circularity: Addressing the challenges of composite recycling, the role of legislation and industry standards, and new recycling technologies. Mathieu will discuss how companies can approach recycling and the responsibilities of consumers and manufacturers.
- Impact of Recent Events: Analyzing the effects of global conflicts, tariffs, and energy price fluctuations on the composite industry. Mathieu will provide insights into supply chain disruptions, energy costs, and geopolitical strategies.

4. Closing & Reflection
- Summarizing key points discussed and wrapping up with connections to future events and newsletters.

This interview aims to provide valuable insights into the composites industry, focusing on growth strategies, sustainability, and the impact of recent global events. Join us for an engaging and informative session with Mathieu.

YouTube Episode: https://youtube.com/live/pkB84FX4BoE