Our People

We Care For Our People

Emeraude is a service-oriented company that relies on the skills of its employees. Our team members are driven by their passion of accomplishing a job well done. Team spirit and close working relationships are embedded into our corporate culture. The Emeraude Group recruits employees who are dynamic, results-oriented, with an entrepreneurial spirit and who enjoy challenges.

85+

Employees

32

Nationalities

30+

Languages Spoken

35%

Women

Meet The Team

Emeraude teams have endless opportunities to evolve and express themselves openly. Emeraude ensures complete trust and autonomy to nurture an entrepreneurial state-of-mind. For over 30 years, diversity and multiculturalism are an integral part of Emeraude’s identity. Our teams are focused, reactive, thoughtful and efficient. Integrity, respect and tolerance are recognized among all our teams across the world.

Hasan Alikhan

Commercial Director

Hasan Alikhan

Commercial Director

Hasan Alikhan started his journey at Emeraude in 2006 as Area Sales Manager. Hasan attended Purdue University, in Indiana, USA. In his previous roles Hasan has worked at ICI Pakistan. Currently Hasan Alikhan is the Commercial Director at Emeraude and is also looking after sales in West Africa, the Indian sub-continent and China.
Cédric Chavanneau

Finance Director

Cédric Chavanneau

Finance Director

Cédric Chavanneau is the Finance Director of Emeraude. He started his career at Deloitte, Paris in 2004, and joined Emeraude’s head office in Paris as a Financial Controller in 2009. He moved to Dubai when he was appointed as the Deputy CFO in 2014. Cédric holds a master’s degree in Management from a French Business School.
Kalpesh Jani

Sales & Technical Director

Kalpesh Jani

Sales & Technical Director

Kalpesh Jani is the Sales & Technical Director of Emeraude. He started his journey at Emeraude in 2009 from Dubai office as Technology Manager. Prior to joining Emeraude, Kalpesh has worked at Reliance Industries Limited in India and with SABIC in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. He has done his Masters in Plastic Technology from S P University in Gujarat, India and currently serves as Sales & Technical Director mainly overseeing Performance Polymers Portfolio for the group.
Ikbel Ayed

Head of Operations

Ikbel Ayed

Head of Operations

Ikbel Ayed has been a key contributor to the company’s growth and operational success since joining in 2010. Holding a Master’s degree in Economics and International Business Relations from Paris VIII University, Ikbel brings a deep understanding of global economic dynamics and international business strategies.

As Head of Operations, she oversees critical functions such as trade finance, customer service, procurement, and logistics, managing a team of 26 highly skilled operations specialists. Her role involves driving operational efficiency, optimizing processes, and ensuring the seamless execution of business activities. With a strong focus on customer satisfaction and business continuity, she is dedicated to maintaining high service standards, fostering strategic partnerships, and ensuring the continued success of Emeraude Polymers.
Rachel Merheb

Group HR Manager

Rachel Merheb

Group HR Manager

Rachel Merheb is a highly experienced Senior HR professional with over 18 years of expertise in global human resources management. Holding an MBA in HR Management, Rachel joined Emeraude in 2020 and is known for her strategic vision and ability to align HR operations with organizational objectives. She has a proven track record of delivering impactful HR solutions, including talent acquisition, employee development, compliance, and organizational restructuring, all aimed at driving business success and fostering a positive work environment.

Our Shared Values

With a commitment to deliver perfection, Emeraude’s employees share the same key values across every level of service.

EXCELLENCE

In today's fast-paced market it is important to be agile, quickly adapt and learn new methods to provide the best for our suppliers and customers. Every team member at Emeraude possess the desire to surpass themselves in constant pursuit of perfection.

DIVERSITY

We provide our services to more than 100 countries with employees of 32 nationalities, speaking 30 languages. Our diversity drives fulfillment and progress. Understanding different cultures, being open to new ideas, celebrating our differences and listening to our customers are Emeraude's priorities.

COMMITMENT

Our teams are loyal and committed in what they do and who they serve. This allows us to maintain excellent relationships with our partners. Trust, commitment, loyalty and solidarity - we believe that these are fundamental in building strong, long-lasting partnerships.