Pierre Richard
Gif-sur-Yvette,Essonne
Summary
Results-driven engineer currently working as a Product Line Developer with a strong techno-commercial focus, seeking to transition into a Business Development Manager role. I bring solid business acumen, combining technical expertise with a strong commercial mindset to identify opportunities and drive growth.
Recognized for my resilience, autonomy, responsiveness, and curiosity, I am able to adapt quickly, build strong client relationships, and contribute effectively in dynamic environments. I am particularly motivated to leverage my experience to expand market presence and generate sustainable business value.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Product Line Developer
GTT
Saint Rémy-lès-Chevreuses, Yvelines
2025.12 - Current
Within Commercial division, my assigned market segments are LNG carriers (LNGC), very large ethane carriers (VLEC), floating LNG units (FLNG), ammonia carriers, and alternative fuels.
Main missions:
- Supported positioning of GTT's solutions within assigned markets by promoting solutions to key decision-maker across the ecosystem.
- Drove market share growth and protection by leading competitive technology scouting and engaging key stakeholders through targeted presentations.
- Acted as the technical sponsor and motivated internal developments for innovative solutions on these market segments.
Pre-project & Design Improvements Lead
GTT
Saint Rémy-lès-Chevreuses, Yvelines
2024.04 - 2025.11
Within the Liquid Motion department (Technical Division), I led a team of 5 junior engineers on two main responsibilities:
- Pre-project : Delivered responses to shipyard pre-project inquiries within 48 hours, ensuring technical feasibility while maximizing solution competitiveness (lower CAPEX and/or higher thermal performance).
- Design improvements : Delivered on-site presentations on methodological and design enhancements to shipyard technical and commercial teams to accelerate adoption of improvements and gather partner's feedbacks.
Created strong synergies between Technical and Commercial divisions thanks to commercial awareness.
Consultant
Agap2
Saint Rémy-lès-Chevreuses, Yvelines
2021.11 - 2024.04
Led multiple roles within the liquid motion department as a consultant at GTT, including seakeeping engineer, CFD engineer, and Project & Study deputy lead.
Education
Research Master - Mechanical & Energy Engineering for Naval Applications
Ecole Navale
Lanveoc, Finistère 2020.09 - 2021.02
Master's degree - Engineering
Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Arts et Métiers
Angers, Maine-et-Loire 2017.01 - 2020.01
Preparatory classes for "Grandes Ecoles" - Maths & Physics
Lycée Clémeanceau
Nantes, Loire-Atlantique 2014.01 - 2017.01
French Baccalaureate - Scientific
Lycée Saint Joseph du Loquidy
Nantes, Loire-Atlantique 2011.01 - 2014.01
Skills
- Python (Data analysis & automatisation)
- Office tools (Reports & presentations)
- Pragmatism
- Commercial mindset
- Influence & communication skills
- Ability to perform under pressure
- Resilient
Languages
French
Native
English
Fluent
Affiliations
- Running (half marathon)
- Tennis / Padel
- Judo (brown belt)
- Golf (green card)
Timeline
Product Line Developer
GTT
2025.12 - Current
Pre-project & Design Improvements Lead
GTT
2024.04 - 2025.11
Consultant
Agap2
2021.11 - 2024.04
Research Master - Mechanical & Energy Engineering for Naval Applications
Ecole Navale
2020.09 - 2021.02
Master's degree - Engineering
Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Arts et Métiers
2017.01 - 2020.01
Preparatory classes for "Grandes Ecoles" - Maths & Physics
Lycée Clémeanceau
2014.01 - 2017.01
French Baccalaureate - Scientific
Lycée Saint Joseph du Loquidy
2011.01 - 2014.01