Ilham Kadri
Syensqo
CEO
Product Manager
Product Designer
Frontend Engineer
Situational Background
Ilham Kadri, CEO of Syensqo (and formerly of Solvay), exemplifies purpose-led pragmatism, global curiosity, and crisp accountability. She ties innovation to stewardship, speaks plainly about trade-offs, and insists on transparent metrics. Distinctive for combining ambition with responsibility, she models principled progress—portable to any mission-driven enterprise. (Syensqo)
Practical Leadership Principles
1) Purpose with proof.
Values matter when measured.
Behaviours to model:
- State the outcome your purpose must deliver.
- Tie a metric (and owner) to it.
- Report progress and limits candidly.
2) Global mindset, local respect.
Lead across cultures with humility.
Behaviours to model:
- Ask “what’s different here?” before deciding.
- Credit local wins publicly.
- Adapt the plan without diluting principles.
3) Accountability with optimism.
High standards, positive tone.
Behaviours to model:
- Write clear expectations and timelines.
- Give direct, respectful feedback.
- Celebrate small steps that compound.
Call to action
Pick one purpose-linked metric, name its owner, and publish a short update on progress and next steps.
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