Ilham Kadri

In recent days, Cefic (European Chemical Industry Council) announced the re-election of Ilham Kadri, CEO of Syensqo, as President for a new two-year term. Kadri will continue to lead Cefic's mission of fostering a sustainable and competitive chemical industry in Europe and beyond. “It is an honour to serve this...

Syensqo announced plans to adapt its organization to better meet the evolving needs of its customers and focus on projects that will accelerate growth. Following its split from Solvay at the end of 2023, the company has undertaken a comprehensive review of its structure and projects, to focus on...

Ilham Kadri, CEO of Syensqo, has been elected Cefic President, succeeding Martin Brudermueller. Ilham Kadri is one of Europe’s most prominent and well-known business leaders. She holds a degree in chemical engineering from L’École des Hauts Polymères in Strasbourg, and a PhD in macromolecular physico-chemistry from...

Solvay announced it is reviewing plans to separate the company into two independent publicly traded companies: EssentialCo would comprise leading mono-technology businesses including soda ash, peroxides, silica and coatis, which are reported as the company’s chemicals segment, as well as the special chem business; these...

Solvay is deeply concerned by the dramatic humanitarian crisis that is unfolding as a result of the hostilities in Ukraine. In light of these events, Solvay has decided to suspend its operations and new investments in Russia. Further, Solvay will suspend dividend payments from Rusvinyl, an independent 50:50 joint venture in Russia...