WBO ’20: Inaugural ICIS Rising Star award goes to Infineum France engineer

LONDON (ICIS)–The inaugural ICIS Rising Star Award, sponsored by England-based recruitment firm ABN Resource, was awarded on Wednesday to Simon Moizan, senior research engineer at Infineum France, at the 24th ICIS World Base Oils and Lubricants Conference.

The award is intended to recognise the most promising emerging talent in the base oil and finished lubricants industry.

Moizan led the development of Infineum advantaged testing capability, notably in the field of engine friction, and enabled delivery of technology programs.

He has a pivotal role in the Infineum Marketing and Technology organization; represents Infineum in multiple industry committees, CEC and GFC; and provides engine technology insights to key accounts worldwide.

Before joining the additive industry, Moizan obtained a master’s degree in mechanical engineering, which he complemented with a specialised master’s in engine design and testing.

Moizan then honed his skills and developed his experience working for premium OEMs and oil companies before joining Infineum.

“He truly is a fantastic example of what a rising star in the industry can be,” said James Moorhouse, founder and director of ABN in presenting the award.

Moizan was selected by a committee of industry professionals including: Sebastiaan de Jong, head of global key accounts for Petronas; Annie Jarquin, director at Kline; Mahdi F. Aladel, base oils and finished lubricants director for Saudi Aramco; Dr. Valentina Serra-Holm, president of the Union of the European Lubricants Industry (UEIL); Rebecca Oldfield, executive vice president of business transformation and CFO for Infineum; Moorhouse; and Khaled Zreik, powertrain and vehicle fluids technical specialist for General Motors.

ICIS will roll out the award to its regional conferences throughout the year.

Eligible candidates must have been working in the base oils and finished lubricants sector for fewer than five years below VP level.

The 24th ICIS World Base Oils and Lubricants Conference runs through Friday in London.