TECH CEO LECTURE: Benoit Bazin

Join us in person on Monday, September 18, 2023 at 4:30PM ET for the inaugural lecture in Columbia Engineering's Tech CEO Lecture Series. Benoit Bazin, CEO of Saint-Gobain, will present “Can Buildings Help Fight Climate Change? – Leveraging Engineering Technology to Fight Climate Change.” A networking reception will follow the lecture at 5:30PM ET in Carleton Commons.

By 2050 the world population will grow 2 billion to reach 10 billion people, most of whom will live in a city. Around 85% of built buildings will still exist in 2050 and will need to be retrofitted. Knowing that the built environment is responsible for 40% of green gas emissions, construction solutions are the first and necessary step of an effective action to reduce our impact on climate change.

SCHEDULE

• 4:30PM Lecture - Davis Auditorium, Schapiro CEPSR
• 5:30PM Reception - Carleton Commons, Mudd Building

ABOUT THE TECH CEO LECTURE SERIES

Columbia Engineering is proud to launch the Tech CEO Lecture Series, a unique opportunity that invites you into the inner circles of innovation. This is not just another lecture – it's an exclusive encounter with the minds driving today's most groundbreaking technology companies.

You will experience engaging talks that unravel the mysteries of the latest industry developments, shedding light on novel strategies redefining the landscape. You will gain insights into the profound societal impacts these leaders are orchestrating, all while catching an enticing glimpse into the captivating universe of science and technology.

In a world where the future unfolds before our eyes, this is your opportunity to stay ahead of the curve. Don't miss out on this exhilarating journey – secure your spot now to learn how you can be a part of that journey.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER - Benoit Bazin, CEO of Saint-Gobain

After studying in France and in the United States, and spending four years at the Interministerial Committee for Industrial Restructuring (ICIR) and the Treasury Department within the French Ministry of Finance, Benoit Bazin joined Saint-Gobain in 1999. He held various positions in France, including Corporate Planning Director from 2000 to 2002 and, starting in 2002, in the United States – in a general management role within High-Performance Materials, before taking the Chief Financial Officer role of Compagnie de Saint-Gobain in 2005. From 2009 to the end of 2015, Benoit Bazin headed the Building Distribution Sector. In 2010, he was named Senior Vice President of Compagnie de Saint-Gobain. From 2016 to the end of 2018, Benoit Bazin headed the Construction Products Sector. During 2017, he was President and CEO of CertainTeed Corporation in the United States. He was appointed Chief Operating Officer of Compagnie de Saint-Gobain on January 1, 2019 and elected to the Board on June 3, 2021. He was appointed Chief Executive Officer as from July 1, 2021.

In addition, Benoit Bazin was appointed as Director of Vinci on June 18, 2020; and is, as such, Chairman of the Strategy and CSR Committee and member of the Nomination and Governance Committee. He was also a Director and a member of the Audit and Risk Committee of Essilor between 2009 and 2017, chairing the Audit and Risk Committee from May 2016 to March 2017. He is also Director of the Cité de l'Architecture et du Patrimoine.