Jean-Pierre Clamadieu graduated from Ecole Nationale Superieure des Mines de Paris before becoming Chief Engineer of the Corps of Mines(class of 1983). During 9 years, he worked mainly for the French Ministry of Industry and as Technical Advisor to the Minister of Labor. In 1993, Jean-Pierre Clamadieu joined Rhône-Poulenc to develop new activities in the field of automobile pollution control. In the following years, he held several executive positions in the Rhodia group, as President of Rhodia’s Chemicals in Latin America, President of Rhodia Eco Services, Senior Vice-President for Rhodia Corporate Purchasing, President of Rhodia Organic Fine Chemicals division and President of Rhodia Pharmaceuticals & Agrochemicals division. In October 2003 he was appointed CEO of Rhodia, and became its chairman & CEO in March 2008. In October 2003, while the group was on the edge of bankruptcy, Jean-Pierre Clamadieu saved the company and transformed it into a modern and profitable group, well known for its transparency of financial information and its responsible governance. In April 2011, the Belgian chemical group Solvay started a tender offer on Rhodia and achieved it successfully the same year in September. In May 2012, Jean-Pierre Clamadieu was appointed CEO of the new Solvay Group. Four months later, Solvay joined the CAC 40 index replacing PSA Peugeot Citroën. Since his appointment, Jean-Pierre Clamadieu led the integration of the new group and its transformation into a major player in the field of speciality chemicals and advanced materials, which combines industrial competitiveness with the quest for sustainable solutions for its clients. Jean-Pierre Clamadieu also promotes an ambitious a coordinated European energy policy.

 automobile pollution control,Organic Fine Chemicals,Pharmaceuticals & Agrochemicals