Chemicals company Solvay SA named Ilham Kadri CEO, chairman of the executive committee and a member of the board of directors, effective March 1, 2019.

Kadri will succeed Jean-Pierre Clamadieu, who was appointed chairman of Engie SA's board of directors in May. Kadri will join Solvay Jan. 1, 2019, and spend two months transitioning with Clamadieu.

Kadri is CEO and president of U.S. hygiene technology and services company Diversey Inc.