Keyword: Christian Jourquin

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A Catalyst for Change?

12.06.2012 - On May 11, 2012 Jean-Pierre Clamadieu succeeded Christian Jourquin as CEO of the Solvay group, since the consolidation of Rhodia in last year's third quarter one of Europe's...

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Building the New Solvay: a Value Creative Transformation

24.04.2012 - Seven months after the acquisition of Rhodia, Solvay today presented the group's strategic vision focused on value creation and its profitability ambition for 2016. The major...

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Solvay Looks to Emerging Markets In $4.8 Billion Rhodia Buy

04.04.2011 - Cash-rich Belgian chemicals group Solvay is betting on emerging markets exposure and specialty chemicals with a €3.4 billion ($4.8 billion) cash bid for French group Rhodia. Monday...

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Solvay Sells Drugs Unit to Abbott for €4.5 Billion

11.12.2009 - Belgian drugs, chemicals and plastics maker Solvay said it would sell its drugs unit to U.S. partner Abbott Laboratories for €4.5 billion ($6.6 billion) in cash and reinvest in...