Addressing the environmental challenges of our modern world requires solid technical expertise and demonstrable experience, these skills are perfectly represented by our Founder and CEO, Didier Grillot. With a Ph.D. in organic and processing chemistry and over 30 years in the petrochemical and sustainability sectors, Didier’s journey exemplifies an effective blend of scientific rigor and strategic business acumen.
A Solid Foundation in Chemistry
Didier’s academic journey began at Centrale Méditerranée, where he earned an engineer’s degree specializing in organic and processing chemistry. His early career in research laboratories saw him managing innovative projects in polyurethane systems for industries like construction, automotive, and adhesives. This hands-on experience in chemistry laid a robust scientific foundation for his later work in sustainability.
A Career Across Industries & Continents
Over the past two decades, Didier has held pivotal roles in global corporations such as Huntsman, Wanhua Chemical Group, and Air Products. From managing research laboratories to leading global commercial teams, he’s consistently demonstrated the ability to bridge technical expertise with strategic leadership. His tenure in diverse sectors spanning from industrial pigments, specialty chemicals, to polyurethanes, showcases his adaptability and has earned him valuable insight into complex markets.
The Vision Behind H2D
In 2023, Didier launched H2D with a clear mission: to help businesses navigate the environmental transition with pragmatic, science and data-based strategies. Leveraging this extensive experience, and working with a team of experts, H2D offers tailored solutions to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and large corporations. These include:
- Lifecycle Assessments (LCA): Comprehensive studies that evaluate environmental impacts and suggest actionable improvements.
- Decarbonization Audits: Feasibility studies and economic modelling to identify practical pathways to carbon neutrality.
- Strategic Consulting: Support for industrial implantation strategies, from cost evaluations to geographic analysis.
With a commitment to facts over rhetoric, Didier ensures that H2D’s recommendations are not only scientifically sound but also economically viable.
Empowering Businesses in Environmental Transition
H2D positions itself as a critical partner for businesses aiming to reduce their environmental footprint. By creating the link between fundamental R&D that takes place in universities and our clients’ business, we develop customized solutions that meet their requirements for performance and processability. We are scaling up solutions as to provide practical industrial solutions to our clients.
For SMEs, H2D offers accessible and achievable solutions to complex problems, empowering them to make significant strides in sustainability without overextending resources. For larger corporations, Didier’s guidance in industrial implantation and environmental governance helps future-proof operations against tightening regulations and market demands.
Why Choose H2D?
The answer lies in Didier’s unique vision: H2D combines scientific expertise with a pragmatic understanding of business needs and a tailored approach to address and respond to environmental challenge and transformation. For companies seeking meaningful, measurable environmental progress, H2D offers a partnership built on Confidentiality, integrity, innovation, and impact.
