Michel joined Imerys in 1991, after a career as a Sales Engineer at Prayon Rupel Group. Since joining, Michel has worked in Sales & Marketing, Business Development and General Management within a number of Imerys businesses. In 2014, he became General Manager North America of Imerys Refractory Minerals and in 2017, he was appointed Vice President & General Manager of the Monolithic Refractories business, (Calderys). Michel was appointed Senior Vice President High Temperature Solutions in November 2018.