With a degree in chemical engineering from the Institute of Chemistry and Physics of Lyon, Frédéric spent over 23 years with the Rhône Poulenc/Rhodia/Solvay group, including 15 years in the rare-earths sector, in France and China. He began his career as a process engineer and progressively took on key leadership roles, including Production Manager, Plant Director, Industrial Director and Director of Operations. In 2019, Frédéric created Carester with 5 experts with a vision to offer an industrial solution in France for refining rare earths from recycled materials.