Emmanuel Arène

Emmanuel ARENE is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in the solar energy and semiconductor industries. Currently serving as the General Manager at EMMANZ Consulting since May 2024, Emmanuel co-founded and has been the Chairman and CEO of Primo1D since August 2013, focusing on innovative solutions like the E-Thread®. Previously, Emmanuel held significant roles, including Chairman of the Supervisory Board at S'TILE SA, where new solar cell manufacturing processes were developed, and Executive VP & GM of the Solar Business Unit at SOITEC, leading initiatives in concentrated photovoltaics. With foundational roles at SILMAG and IBM, and academic credentials from CentraleSupélec and Université Paris-Sorbonne, Emmanuel possesses a strong technical background in electrical engineering and semiconductor manufacturing technology.