#170 Composites Lounge Expert Voices #1: Composites Market Insights with Mathieu Cariou

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