Valentin joined European Aluminium in April 2025 as Data Analyst and Market Intelligence Officer. He started his career with an internship in a competitive intelligence firm before joining the French Ministry of Armed Forces for four years. He was involved in economic security and competitive intelligence, contributing to the protection of key industrial assets in the defence sector. He holds a master’s degree in Competitive Intelligence from IAE de Poitiers, with a focus on strategic information management, decision-making support and geoeconomics.