From a distance, Ilham Kadri might seem like an intimidating figure. She’s the CEO of Solvay, a multibillion-dollar chemicals company. She was recently named by Fortune Magazine as one of the most powerful women in business. And she has a track record for making tough decisions at the top. But, as she reveals to Jean-François Manzoni in this candid conversation, her leadership style is actually informed by a commitment to listening - and to giving back. And the changes she’s made at Solvay are already <a href="https://iby.imd.org/videos/how-to-embed-diversity-in-the-heart-of-your-companys-purpose/">putting this into practise</a>. Among key takeaways in this episode, discover how Kadri’s upbringing in Morocco has influenced her approach to sustainability, why she sees vulnerability as a strength, and why Covid-19 should be a wake up call for businesses everywhere. ---------- Links: Read our new magazine, I by IMD, <a href="https://www.ibyimd.org/">here</a>. Discover IMD's leadership programmes <a href="https://www.imd.org/category-leadership-programs/">here</a>.

Alexis Nasard

As President of the International Institute for Management Development - better known as IMD - Jean-François Manzoni has a direct line to some of the world’s most interesting and successful business leaders. In this new podcast, he shares that opportunity with you.In each episode, we’ll hear from a different CEO about the path that brought them to the C-suite, the insights they’ve gained at the top -- and the advice they’d like to pass on to the next generation.New episodes every other Thursday.