26 May 2025
Vioneo Appoints Arnaud Cachard as Chief Financial Officer

Arnaud joins Vioneo following a number of senior structured finance roles in the banking sector, where he combined developing market-leading infrastructure, project and export finance franchises in Asia and in Europe with active investment and portfolio management oversight.
Most recently, Arnaud was co-head of export finance within the global financing group at Credit Suisse and was previously regional head of export and specialised finance in Asia for HSBC. Arnaud holds a Masters in Finance from ESCP Business School.
At Vioneo, Arnaud will be instrumental in leading Vioneo’s financial strategy and capital mobilisation as it scales fossil-free plastics production across Europe. His responsibilities will include ensuring strong financial stewardship and driving the next phase of growth alongside Alex Hogan, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Vioneo and the team.
Alex Hogan, CEO of Vioneo, said: “Arnaud’s global perspective, financing expertise and clear franchise-building capabilities will be essential as we transform the industry. I’m delighted to welcome him to the team.”
About Vioneo:
Vioneo aims to pioneer the sustainable transition of the chemical sector by using green methanol to produce fossil-free polypropylene and polyethylene at a commercial scale. The first plant, based in Port of Antwerp, will use green methanol to produce approximately 300,000 tonnes of fossil-free virgin plastics.
Vioneo is owned by A.P. Moller Holding, the parent company of A.P. Moller Group, and was launched as part of its commitment to advancing green methanol production and promoting sustainable practices in the plastics industry.
For further information: Judy Hicks – judy.hicks@vioneo.com
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