Breaking Boundaries Technip Energies

In our upcoming 13th episode of the Breaking Boundaries podcast, we have the privilege of hosting Poornima Sharma, the VP of Operations at Technip Energies for Europe and the Americas. With a remarkable career spanning over 35 years in the energy industry, Poornima has risen to the ranks of senior management and stands as a symbol of strength and determination. 
 
Originally from India, her journey has taken her across continents, notabley the  USA, where she pursued her engineering career with unwavering dedication. Poornima has a proven track record of successfully managing high-performing engineering projects. 
 
Currently based in California, she leads operations for Europe and the Americas Business Line 2 at Technip Energies. Join us in this episode as Poornima shares her valuable insights, experiences, and leadership strategies in the ever-evolving energy industry. Get ready to be inspired by her incredible journey and expertise.  

As we celebrate one year of our Breaking Boundaries podcast, we explore the inspiring journey of Manikandan Narayanan, the Head of Business and Technology for Technip Energies in the Asia Pacific region. Born in the state of Tamil Nadu, the southern part of India, Mani has had a fascinating career in engineering, spanning over 30 years, of which 18 years at Technip Energies.
Mani began his career in the field of aromatics and petrochemical plant operations. With his passion for design engineering, he pivoted his focus toward the design aspect of the industry. Over the years, he has worked in different countries, including India, Malaysia, Europe, and other APAC countries.
In this episode, Mani shares his insights on the concept of purpose in the corporate world. He strongly believes in doing the profession for the sake of the profession, and his experiences reflect that belief. As the Head of Business and Technology, he has played a vital role in driving innovation and growth for Technip Energies in the Asia Pacific region.
Join us in this episode to learn more about Mani's inspiring journey as an engineer, his experiences working in different countries, and his insights on the importance of purpose in the corporate world.

In this episode, Talumba Katawala is joined by Caroline Coton-Tranape, who is the Assistant Research and Development Director at the Technip Energies Boston Operating Center.
Caroline is a chemical engineer who graduated from the National School of Chemical Industries in Nancy, France. She has a deep interest in sustainability and innovation and is particularly enthusiastic about reinventing the industry for a more circular economy.
 Caroline and her team have successfully implemented several initiatives to reduce the environmental impact of the industry. She is constantly researching and seeking out new solutions to improve the sustainability of industrial processes.
Her hard work and dedication have been an inspiration to her team and allowed the company to make significant strides in research and development.

Karin was always passionate about math and science—especially molecules! 
She is also driven by the question of how to marry theory and practice in science, and so after her Ph.D. in Chemical Reaction Engineering, she moved to a role in the industry. 
Today she runs our Frankfurt lab, advancing the field of polymer science, and is also an Innovation Coach, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in the world of chemical recycling and sustainability. 
In this episode, she discusses her move from academia to industry, the importance of equal opportunities in science, her approach to innovation, and the sustainable solutions of the future.

“It’s not about working harder, it’s about working smarter”: Samantha Jones, Learning and Development Director.
Following a move from Aberdeen to becoming Learning and Development Director for Technip Energies in Paris, in this episode Samantha shares her experience helping people acquire new skills as the energy transition gathers pace.
Stressing the importance of good colleagues and role models as well as the need to develop core skills, resilience and adaptability, Samantha explains how we will all need to adapt our skills in a changing world.
Join Samantha in conversation with our host Talumba Katawala in the first episode of Breaking Boundaries of 2023!

Growing up in Colombia, it was through passion and hard work that Alexandra reached a leadership position establishing the Technip Energies UK Operating Centre.
Changing country and language as well as becoming a mother along the way, in this episode Alexandra discusses the challenges and responsibilities she has faced, both in driving the energy transition in the UK market as well as being a female leader at T.EN, always leading by example!
Join Alexandra in conversation with our host Talumba Katawala in this last episode of Breaking Boundaries of 2022!