Jean-Francois is currently a Business Developer with Air Liquide where he oversees the development of major capital projects for the Large Industries division in Canada and the United States. Jean-Francois has been with Air Liquide for 20 years, where he has held various positions in Operations, Sales, and Business Development.

Throughout his career, Jean-Francois has led numerous teams in the operation and management of various hydrogen technologies and infrastructures, including steam methane reformers, electrolyzers, hydrogen purification facilities, hydrogen liquefiers, and pipeline networks.  He also has several years of experience in Sales & Commercial Management, having overseen the commercialization of bulk and pipeline hydrogen supply for customers in a variety of markets, including Oil & Gas, Chemicals, Steel, Energy and Manufacturing.

Jean-Francois holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Master degree in Business Administration (M.B.A) from Université de Moncton and has completed a Management Development program at London Business School.