Alex De Valukhoff

Managed this "scale-up" originally specializing in the decarbonization of refineries and petrochemical plants using innovative heat exchanger cleaning technology. Based in France. Successful operational pilots with TotalEnergies, ExxonMobil, and other oil companies. Expansion into new sectors like the food industry (Südzucker) and new countries (Middle East). Preparing for growth through recurring service subscriptions. SaaS and Artificial Intelligence approach for implementing preventive maintenance.

Advised Aggreko's general management on managing transition and regional strategy in the context of the Ukraine crisis and Russian and Turkish risks

• - Result: Decision to divest the business.

Revenue €125m, 660 employees. Business development, from generator rental to innovative turnkey energy supply, including digitalization and energy transition. Market expansion beyond the oil and gas sector to serve industrial clients, mines, data centers, and event management. Geographical expansion to Kazakhstan, Turkey, Azerbaijan, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan. Management and development of the team, particularly engineering talent (60% of staff); creation of a regional operational center, a training center focused on: efficiency, innovation, safety, and energy transition. Results: with a fourfold increase in turnover, the Eurasia region experienced the group's highest growth and best profitability between 2015 and 2018 and again in 2021.