Laurent ALBERT
Chief Executive Officer
55 years old
Driving License
Tours (37000) France
Professional Status
Employed
Open to opportunities
About Me
As a CEO and Director with broad international experience, I excel working on market structures to lead the company towards an optimal commercial success as well as building a strong industrial capacity.
I work well across cultures and disciplines. I am a strong consensus builder and communicator.
I work well across cultures and disciplines. I am a strong consensus builder and communicator.
Chief Executive Officer and Director
Seabased
Since May 2019
Full-time
Oslo
Norway
- Lead and transform the group from the Research and Development stage to a full commercial and industrial enterprise.
- Establish and consolidate the group as the global leader in the wave energy sector with over 500M€ worth of project pipeline.
- Design and commercialize the NARWHAL wave power park system product.
- Prepare and close targeted funding rounds (5M€).
- Negociate and establish strategic partnerships in the Caribbeans, Ireland, France, and Indonesia.
- Structure all internal processes to industrial standards.
Detailed Description
- When I came to Seabased the technology had been repeatedly tested and improved but the industry partnerships, business development and project pipeline, internal organizational structures, supply chain and installation procedures, and refinements to get the product ready for commercialization were not in place. As CEO, I have been instrumental in establishing all of those elements necessary for a commercial deployment.
Company Description
Seabased’s patented technology harnesses the power of ocean waves using wave energy converters comprised of buoys on the surface connected with linear generators resting on the seabed. The waves move the buoys, which move the cable to lift and lower a magnet called a translator in the generator on the sea floor. This generates electrical power. The company has completed two grid-connected wave power demonstration parks and is in the process of final system optimization and third-party certification before full commercialization.
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Business Development Director for Middle-East Asia and Pacific
Naval Energies
October 2014
to April 2019
Full-time
Paris
France
- Handled strategic planning and set-up of legal, financial, and technical frameworks for Marine Energy projects in the domain of tidal, floating wind, and thermal conversion.
- Prepared international subsidiaries as well as management of Asian investors relationships.
Detailed Description
- Japan: handled prospection, consortium agreement, and contract negotiation for the Nagasaki Tidal project (200MW in 3 phases).
- India: handled prospection, consortium agreement, and contract negotiation for the thermal conversion plant in Andaman & Nicobar with the Indian Government (20MW, 400M€). Component sourcing for tidal turbines.
- Malaysia : handled prospection, consortium agreement, and contract negotiation for the experimental plant mixing thermal conversion, fresh water and hydrogen in Saba (80M€).
- Indonesia : handled prospection, consortium agreement, and contract negotiation for the tidal project in the Bali straight. Creation of the local industrial capacity (initial phase of 50M€).
- Taïwan : prospection, consortium agreement, and contract negotiation for a floating wind farm (500MW in 2 phases, 1400M€).
Company Description
Naval Energies is a leader in marine renewable energies. The company is present throughout the product lifecycle and masters the entire value chain: design, construction, installation and maintenance, both at sea and in coastal areas. All over the world, Naval Energies contributes to the development of alternative, renewable, and environmentally friendly energy produced by the most powerful source possible: the sea.
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Business Development Manager for Brazil, India and Australia
Naval Group
October 2012
to September 2014
Full-time
Toulon
France
- Prepared the operational maintenance of the Scorpene submarines in Brazil and India.
- Set-up of the first activity center in Australia.
Detailed Description
- Brazil: Counseled the navy in the privatization of the naval bases in the country. Set-up of the technology transfer on the submarine maintenance (70M€ per year).
- India: Set-up of the local Business Development Team for energy and services (35M€ per year).
- Australia: Set-up of an alliance with Thales Australia for naval services. Negotiation and executed a fisrt technical assistance contract (8M€ per year).
Company Description
Naval Group designs, builds, integrates, provides in-service support, dismantles and deconstructs submarines and surface ships. As industrial contractor, designer and overall integrator of whole warships and combat systems, it also offers a full range of services to naval bases and shipyards.
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Costing Departement Manager
Naval Group
January 2009
to September 2012
Full-time
Toulon
France
- Created the department and produced all the project costs for the Services Division worldwide as well as for the diversification activities of the group.
- Set-up the professional channel, tools, and methodologies as well as the associated change management.
Detailed Description
- Recruited for, and set-up, the Department.
- Created the procedures and management of the first project costs.
- Defined costing methods for the whole group, installation, and deployment of the IT tools for this activity. Created initial construction of the cost baseline for the division as well as the adjustment loop.
- Managed the costing experts network within the division.
- Produced 3000M€ worth of bids per year.
Company Description
Naval Group designs, builds, integrates, provides in-service support, dismantles and deconstructs submarines and surface ships. As industrial contractor, designer and overall integrator of whole warships and combat systems, it also offers a full range of services to naval bases and shipyards.
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Project Director for HORIZON Frigate Combat System and TSMPF
Naval Group
December 2003
to December 2008
Full-time
Toulon
France
- Managed the design and production of the project in accordance with the contracts concluded with EUROSYSNAV, (DCNI/SOFRANTEM/DCN).
- Managed the means used for the project execution and improved productivity to reinforce the margin (from 6 to 22%).
- Ensured the project schedule while fulfilling the annual financial objectives (volume and margin) as well as customer satisfaction.
Detailed Description
- Completed the design phase of the Horizon Combat System in accordance with Eurosysnav and industrial partners.
- Managed the production phase of the Horizon Combat system including on-board installation and testing (240M€).
- Salvaged the TSMPF Research and Development project through a new baseline negotiation with Thales (6M€ of R&D).
Company Description
Naval Group designs, builds, integrates, provides in-service support, dismantles and deconstructs submarines and surface ships. As industrial contractor, designer and overall integrator of whole warships and combat systems, it also offers a full range of services to naval bases and shipyards.
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Contract Manager for the HORIZON Combat System
DCN International
March 2003
to November 2003
Full-time
Paris
France
- Managed and monitored DCN contractual commitments for the project.
- Assisted and advised the project director in the execution of the contracts.
Detailed Description
- Negotiated the main contract amendments (logistics, consoles, … for 35M€).
- Preparated possible claims (Obsolescences, …) and risk mitigation actions (22M€ gained).
Company Description
DCN International was the commercial arm of Naval Group in joint venture with Thales.
Project Manager (PPF1 & 2)
Technip
2001
to 2003
Full-time
Paris
France
- Managed engineering and construction of the revamp of 2 polyethylene units at Geleen (Netherlands).
- Designed, developed, and launched a virtual marketplace for main equipment and service procurement for the oil, gas, and petrochemicals industries.
Detailed Description
- Managed multidisciplinary team.
- Procured and managed construction subcontractors.
- Detailed preparation of petrochemicals stop and restart.
- Implemented the supervision for this delicate operation.
- Managed implementation, training, and work process evolution of marketplace operations.
Company Description
Technip is a leading global engineering firm with a focus on the energy industry. Its main line of business is constructing turnkey oil production and refining facilities. Although oil and natural gas projects account for most of its business, the company also works on a wide range of industrial plants.
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Contract Manager
Technip
1998
to 2001
Full-time
Paris
France
- Coordinated Research & Development related to subcontracting (process, information systems, legal...).
- Designed and developed Information Systems.
- Managed subcontracting for large projects of the Technip Group.
Detailed Description
- Defined and implemented the subcontracting strategy.
- Handled technical, commercial and contractual negotiation.
- Handled interface management between project and technical teams.
- Handled subcontracting for :
Yemen LNG – Yemen – 2 000 M€
Cawthorne - Nigeria – 200 M€
DSM-PPF5 – Germany – 1 000 M€
SINCOR – Venezuela – 600 M€
Company Description
Technip is a leading global engineering firm with a focus on the energy industry. Its main line of business is constructing turnkey oil production and refining facilities. Although oil and natural gas projects account for most of its business, the company also works on a wide range of industrial plants.
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Construction manager
Eiffage
1996
to 1997
Full-time
Le Havre
France
- Managed technical and operations functions of Frabeltra (marine works subsidiary - turnover 20M€).
- Managed engineering and construction of Le Havre fishing harbor.
Company Description
Eiffage Construction marshals all Eiffage businesses relating to urban development, property development, construction, maintenance and facility management, providing customers with full-spectrum expertise and a multi-product offer based on innovative, environmentally-friendly solutions.
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Construction manager
Bouygues
1993
to 1996
Freelancer
Hong-Kong
China
- Managed building rail bridge substructures (land & sea).
- Managed precasting of rail bridge elements for the new airport.
Company Description
Founded by Francis Bouygues in 1952, Bouygues is a diversified industrial group with a strong corporate culture. Its businesses focus on three sectors: construction, with Bouygues Construction (building, civil works, energy and services), Bouygues Immobilier (property) and Colas (roads), telecoms with Bouygues Telecom and media with TF1.
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