From Casablanca to the C-suite: Finding Your Third Exit — with Syensqo CEO Ilham Kadri

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Published5 months ago
Duration44:39
Video IDYA0IMPaieXc
Languageen
CategoryNews & Politics
PrivacyPublic
Made for KidsNo
Video TypeRegular Video

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Views690
Likes25
Comments2
Engagement Rate3.91%
Likes per 100 views3.62
Comments per 1K views2.90

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In this episode of Executive Decisions, Steve Sedgwick sits down with Ilham Kadri, CEO of Syensqo. Raised in a humble home in Casablanca without running water or electricity, Ilham shares how her grandmother’s belief in education as a “third exit” out of poverty shaped her life. From public schools in Morocco to earning a Ph.D. in macromolecular physical chemistry, her journey is a testament to curiosity and courage. Ilham reflects on pivotal career decisions—from leaving academia for industry to working for global giants like Shell, Dow, and Solvay. She opens up about the toughest choices, including balancing motherhood with leadership and spearheading the historic split of a 160-year-old company. The discussion also explores why embracing discomfort fuels transformation and why leaders must know when to step aside. #CNBC #CNBCPodcast #ExecutiveDecisions ----- Subscribe: @cnbci CNBC International Live: @cnbcinternationalive LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/cnbc-international/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cnbci Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cnbcinternational Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnbcinternational/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@cnbcinternational X: https://twitter.com/CNBCi Telegram: https://t.me/cnbci WhatsApp: https://bit.ly/CNBCiWhatsApp

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