Mr Granier, an experienced leader with a proven track record in advanced material manufacturing, joins Integrated Graphene from J&D Wilkie, a global textile technology company, where he served nearly 11 years, most recently as CEO.

At Integrated Graphene, he has a clear mandate to enhance the business’s commercial performance and to tap into numerous high-value addressable markets worldwide. Having established the proven production and widespread application of Gii at scale, the company is now strategically well positioned to accelerate its operations. Mr Granier is highly experienced in successfully scaling businesses and is prepared for this new challenge.

He said: “We are going to change the world with Gii. Graphene is a remarkable material but producing it at scale has always been its Achilles heel.

“With Gii, we solve this problem. We can produce Gii in commercial quantities and sustainably – with low energy and waste, and no toxic chemicals.

“Having seen the tangible results of our patented manufacturing process and technology firsthand and having listened to excited feedback from our customers about the transformative benefits Gii™ will bring when integrated with their products, I am confident that we have the potential to make a world-changing impact.”

An example of the company’s successfully commercialised application of Gii is in the healthcare sector. Gii has been integrated into biosensor technology, offering affordable at-home diagnostic kits that provide laboratory-level precision testing.

The potential to identify and diagnose a multitude of conditions early, ranging from cancer to heart failure, holds the promise of being life-changing for millions of individuals.

Mr Granier added: “We have a real opportunity to transform at-home diagnostic testing. After market analysis and partnering with innovators, we’ve fine-tuned our material.

“Now, we are ready to rapidly produce Gii at scale to meet customer demand. And we’re not stopping there. I’m excited to bring our material and technology to market in new and impactful ways soon.”

Commenting on the appointment, Claus Marquordt, co-founder and chief technology officer, said: “Jean-Christophe’s impressive track record in growing an advanced materials business will be invaluable to Integrated Graphene as we continue our scale-up journey.

“His strong knowledge and experience of overseeing global manufacturing and selling to international markets will be essential.

“Co-founder Marco Caffio, and I are delighted he has joined us at this exciting next stage in the company’s growth.”