Séverine Beaujard is a business lawyer specializing in contracts and intellectual property, with more than 20 years of experience in innovation-related agreements and IP strategy. After five years in the United States focusing on plant biotechnology licensing, she joined Michelin, where she has spent the past decade shaping IP strategy for research and development contracts. She is currently a member of the leadership team of Michelin’s Intellectual Property Department, heads the IP contracts team, and leads legal support for Michelin’s Connected Solutions business line. She also serves on the board of LES France.