Dr. Ilham Kadri is the CEO of Syensqo, a global specialty materials leader which originated from the demerger of Solvay, a 160-year old chemical company, in December 2023. Ilham is a world citizen, a scientist, a businesswoman, and a humanist. Her international career spans more than three decades over four continents. Under her leadership at Solvay (2019-2023), and previously at Diversey (USA), she delivered purpose-led transformations leading to sustainable and profitable businesses. Her Solvay sustainability and Dignity roadmaps are leading to carbon neutrality before 2050, reducing inequalities at work, and making Diversity, Equity and Inclusion a business imperative.
Kadri is a board member at L'Oréal and at AO Smith. She also serves as a Chair of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development and President of the European Chemical Industry Council (Cefic).
Ilham Kadri holds a degree in chemical engineering and a PhD in physics and chemistry from Strasbourg University.