Chief of Staff Chantal Badre is the chief of staff for PPPL. She works directly with the Laboratory director and serves as an adviser to the Executive Management Team, providing comprehensive support to the director and aligning PPPL’s priorities and goals with the Lab vision and strategic plan. Prior to PPPL, she has held key leadership roles, including vice president of strategy and business development at Solvay, where she successfully managed €100M in distribution sales, implemented strategic and operation initiatives and drove double-digit growth for a global business unit. Her career trajectory also includes a significant stint as the chief of staff to the CEO, complemented by roles in business management and a commendable start as a scientist introducing and publishing innovative solutions in the electronic field. She holds a Ph.D. from Pierre et Marie Curie University and an M.B.A from London Business School. Chantal Badre, chief of staff. (Photo courtesy of Badre.)