Jim, business developer [ Return towards Our employees' stories ]
After being part of our US rotational program, he moved to Taiwan as Business Developer in the Electronics.
Supporting new Electronics projects across Taiwan and China 
How did you join Air Liquide ?
I started in the ALLEX program, our innovative rotational program for fresh engineering graduates. The allure of the program lays in the chance to see 5 different areas of the business in 24 months! I rotated through our Large Industries commercial and operations teams, our Industrial Merchant supply chain management group, our Electronics field support team and finally the Electronics marketing group. I then took a role in business development supporting on-site plant opportunities and helping my group track our product line’s P&L.
What is your current position ?
Based in Tapei, I’m Business Developer, supporting new Electronics projects across Taiwan and China. These customers are building large new plants across Asia that produce state-of-the-art semiconductor materials, photovoltaic technology or LCD panels for TVs. Each plant requires a specific type & amount of gas and my job is to liaise between Sales and Engineering so that we develop the best-suited, most economical solution for the customer. This involves constantly challenging all parties involved on technology, cost and schedule. I work from the technical development phase all the way through generating a commercial proposal and helping deliver final presentations to the customer.
What do you really enjoy in your work ?
I really enjoy staying near the cutting edge of technology (e.g. the latest advances in solar power technology). I work with people from all over the globe and I love when we share our knowledge and different experiences. Above all, I’m most satisfied with the attitude throughout Air Liquide that I’ve felt: anything is possible, if only slightly difficult.
Jim, American origin, based in Taiwan
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