PIONEERING CAREER POSSIBILITIES
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MRS. SANDRA HOCHARD
FOUNDER & CEO
Mrs. Hochard brings more than 25 years of experience in the energy sector, holding a range of leadership positions at major companies such as GRDF, ENGIE, GDF SUEZ, and GAZ DE FRANCE where she has demonstrated expertise in sales management, marketing strategy, and digital transformation. Her career trajectory has evolved from a technical role as the Head of Gas Operations at EDF-GDF from 1995 to 1999 to various sales, marketing, and HR positions, culminating in her role as Marketing and Digital Performance Manager at GRDF.
Mrs. Hochard holds the U.S. equivalents of a Master of Science in Engineering Mechanics, a Master of Science in Materials Science and Engineering, a Master of Science in Natural Gas Engineering, and a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
- 2024 – Present: Engineers New Path Academy LLC, CEO & Head Consultant (FL, USA)
- 2015 – Present: GRDF, Marketing and Digital Performance Manager, (France)
- 2013 – 2015: ENGIE, Marketing & Sales Consultant Europe (France)
- 2010 – 2013: GDF SUEZ, HR Development Manager, (France)
- 2003 – 2005: GAZ DE FRANCE, Key Account Sales Manager Midi-Pyrénées Region (France)
- 2002 – 2003: GAZ DE FRANCE, Sales Coordinator for Energy Operators in the Greater South-West Region (France)
- 1999 – 2002: GAZ DE FRANCE, Sales Engineer - Industry Market Coordinator (France)
- 1995 – 1999: EDF-GDF Services, Head of the Gas Operations (France)
EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS
- 2008: Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Diploma, University of Toulouse II
- 1995: Specialized Master's Degree in Gas Engineering Diploma, Ecole Nationale Superieure des Mines de Paris (MinesParis – PSL)
- 1994: Master of Science in Engineering Diploma, Ecole Nationale Superieure De Mecanique et des Microtechniques (ENSMM – National Graduate School of Mechanics and Microtechnics Engineers) - Besancon
- 1994: Diploma of postgraduate Studies in Materials Science, University of Franche-Comté - Besancon
- 1993: Master's degree in Mechanics Diploma, University of Franche-Comté - Besancon
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