Prior to Anellotech, Jean-Pierre served as Director of the Process Business Unit at IFP Energies nouvelles (IFPEN), which is a major research and innovation center in the fields of energy, transport and the environment; he holds advanced degrees in chemistry and fluid dynamics. He drove research and innovation efforts in areas such as petrochemicals, natural gas conversion, biofuels, bioproducts and plastic recycling. During his tenure at IFPEN, he was responsible for the development of many processes related to renewable fuels and bioproducts (many commercialized, licensed and implemented in various industries).