Ilham Kadri

  • 08 May 2024

    Ilham Kadri, CEO of Syensqo, elected to the presidency of Cefic

    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...
  • 23 March 2022

    Solvay towards separation into two independent companies

    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...
  • 08 March 2022

    Solvay to suspend operations in Russia

    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...