Today, Christine manages European market intelligence, develops strategy, and drives introduction of new Momentive products that meet Coating , Adhesive and Sealant market needs. She has 30-year experience in the Chemical Industry and served several management positions at International Companies in Research & Development and Marketing. Much of Christine’s career has been dedicated to innovation with the development of new organic products and introduction to a broad range of applications in different market areas. She has a PhD in Organic Synthesis in the synthesis of new organo-silicon compounds, University of Bordeaux, France. Her technical expertise is in Heterocyclic, Silane and Silicone Chemistry. Christine Lacroix is author of several articles and patent inventions.