Best Ilham Kadri Podcasts (2024)

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Space Travel AND Self Belief with Helen Sharman 47:38

8d ago47:38

47:38

It all started when Helen Sharman heard a radio advertisement that said they were looking for an astronaut, no experience required. She applied, beat out 13,000 applicants, and became the first British person to travel to space! Ilham speaks with Helen about her incredible journey from a young chemist to becoming an astronaut; how she had to believ…

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Leonhard Birnbaum, CEO of E.ON on advancing Europe's energy transition 36:07

21d ago36:07

36:07

Leonhard Birnbaum grew up in the industrial town of Ludwigshafen, Germany surrounded by industry. Later, after studying chemical engineering at university, he started his career in consulting, gradually gravitating towards the energy sector, first at RWE, then at E.ON. As the CEO of E.ON since 2021, he is leading one of Europe’s largest operators o…

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Disruption AND Sustainable Leadership with Andrew Liveris 37:34

1M ago37:34

37:34

According to Andrew Liveris, effective leaders can’t ignore the disruptive era we’re living in; they have got to embrace it. Ilham and Andrew have a fascinating conversation about disruption AND sustainable leadership, exploring the threat of short-termism, the need for inclusive capitalism, and the importance of purposeful leaders. Timestamps 02:0…

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Benoît Potier, Chairman of Air Liquide 41:08

2M ago41:08

41:08

During his engineering studies at Ecole Centrale Paris, Benoît Potier was active in the theatre group, enjoying it to such an extent that he even considered becoming a professional actor. Ultimately however, his decision to forge a career in industry instead proved to be the right one, as he has spent his entire career at Europe's leading industria…

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Economics AND Sustainable Business with Bruno Van Pottelsberghe 33:17

2M ago33:17

33:17

When you educate students you can transform the world! Top economist and educator Bruno Van Pottelsberghe speaks with Ilham about the importance of a sustainable business education to inspire true sustainable leadership. They discuss the Solvay Business School’s Executive Masters in Sustainability, his advice for young leaders, how we can reimagine…

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Chemistry AND Curiosity with Omar Yaghi 33:16

3M ago33:16

33:16

In this episode, Ilham sits down with the winner of Syensqo's 2024 Ernest Solvay Prize, Omar Yaghi. Omar has used his passion for Science to change the course of the future with his discovery of reticular chemistry. His pioneering work is making a positive impact on our planet, purifying our water, air and fuel for generations to come. HIs research…

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Science AND Beauty with Nicolas Hieronimus 35:19

5M ago35:19

35:19

The purpose of L’Oréal is to create beauty that moves the world. According to CEO, Nicolas Hieronimus, ‘to move’ can have two meanings: “One is to change things, such as using green sciences and reducing package as a way to move the world. But moving is also about emotion. Beauty is about emotions; it’s about bringing people self-confidence.” Ilham…

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Science AND Music with Nuno Maulide 51:49

6M ago51:49

51:49

Did you know that there’s a strong connection between music and science? Ilham speaks with award winning chemist and pianist Nuno Maulide about the science behind the classical music of the greatest composers. He talks about the musical talent of brilliant scientists such as Albert Einstein and Max Planck, what scientists and business leaders can l…

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Art AND Sustainability with Claudy Jongstra 33:56

7M ago33:56

33:56

Have you ever wondered how the Dutch masters were able to use such vibrant colors? They come from plant-based dyes! Ilham sits down with internationally acclaimed artist Claudy Jongstra to discuss her incredible art, which is made from plant based dyes and wool that comes from a rare, indigenous breed of sheep raised on her farm in The Netherlands.…

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Leadership AND Finding Your True North with Bill George 39:18

8M ago39:18

39:18

According to leadership expert Bill George, “Your true north is the essence of who you are, and before you can go on an outer leadership journey, you have to go on an inner journey.” Ilham has a fascinating discussion with Bill about how you can find your True North, his new book on leadership, the shift from “I” to “we”, advice to emerging leaders…

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The SDGs AND the Trillion Dollar Shift with Marga Hoek 45:50

9M ago45:50

45:50

According to sustainable leadership expert Marga Hoek, implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in business can lead to incredible business opportunities - in fact it’s a $12 trillion business case! Ilham has a fascinating discussion with Marga about how business for good is good for business, the attributes that make a good sustainabl…

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ESG AND Profitable Investing with Nicolai Tangen 33:48

10M ago33:48

33:48

According CEO of Norges Bank Investment Management Nicolai Tangen, ESG and investing go hand in hand. Ilham sits down with Nicolai to discuss the importance of achieving the power of AND for investors, the journey of Norges Bank Investment Management under his leadership, his leadership lessons and advice for young leaders and investors, as well as…

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Chemistry AND Cooking with Christophe Lavelle 28:59

11M ago28:59

28:59

Chemistry is everywhere and cooking is no exception! In this podcast, Ilham joins Christophe Lavelle – one of the foremost experts on molecular gastronomy – in the kitchen to learn about the chemistry of cooking, molecular gastronomy, how cooking is both an art and a science, and even how to make caramel foam with bicarbonate of soda and liquid nit…

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Sustainable AND Profitable Leadership with Clarke Murphy 37:07

12M ago37:07

37:07

According to leadership expert Clarke Murphy, great leaders must be moonshotters, possess empathy and have a high LQ (not just IQ)! What does that mean? Clarke explains everything in his fascinating discussion with Ilham. They talk about what it takes to be a sustainable leader, his new book on the topic, advice for young leaders and so much more. …

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Sport AND Determination with Trenten Merrill 32:58

1y ago32:58

32:58

Trenten Merrill speaks with Ilham about his incredible journey to become one of the world’s top paralympic track and field athletes. After overcoming many challenges, he has gone on to break the American record for long jump, not just once but three times! In this episode, he explains his passion for sports, how he stays disciplined, his advice for…

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Sport AND Perseverance with Ambra Sabatini 25:46

1y ago25:46

25:46

In this latest episode, Ambra Sabatini explains her incredible journey to become the fastest Paralympic sprinter in the world. She speaks to Ilham about her passion for sports, an accident that changed her life, her stunning victory at the 2020 Paralympic games, what business leaders can learn from athletes, her advice for young people and more! 2:…

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Sport AND Resilience with KG Montjane 28:05

1y ago28:05

28:05

KG Montjane overcame many challenges to become one of the world’s top wheelchair tennis players and the first black South African woman to compete at Wimbledon. Ilham and KG talk about her incredible journey including her introduction to wheelchair tennis at the age of 19, her desire to help others, the importance of inclusion in sport, business an…

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Leif Johansson, the polymath of Swedish enterprise 48:54

1y ago48:54

48:54

Leif Johansson initially wanted to be a rock guitarist. That ambition morphed into wanting to become a professor of physics. But somewhere along the way, he was drawn into business and found an endless avenue for his curiosity. He turned out to be quite good at business too, taking on his first leadership role at Husqvarna Motorcycles, at the age o…

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Strength, Courage AND Ambition: the Women of Solvay 1:06:42

1y ago1:06:42

1:06:42

Ilham has a conversation with five incredible Solvay women – Daniela Manique, Bijal Mathkar, Natalia Baran, Seung-eun Lee, and Cheryl Staton – who will all be featured in a book soon to be published called Adèle and the Women of Solvay. They talk about the importance of saying yes to opportunities, their passion for education, achieving a good bala…

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Exploration AND Scientific Progress with Nanok Adventurers Gilles Denis and Nathan Goffart 38:51

1y ago38:51

38:51

Ilham speaks with Belgian explorers Gilles Denis and Nathan Goffart about their amazing Nanok Expedition, a unique six month triathlon across Greenland consisting of 3 disciplines: ski crossing along the Arctic Circle, kayaking at sea and vertical climbing. But their mission went beyond just exploration: they also collaborated with well-known insti…

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Dr Martin Brudermüller & Dr Lars Frolund on Innovation made in Europe 47:48

1+ y ago47:48

47:48

As ERT prepares to launch a new publication about innovation, we thought it could be interesting to do an episode where we discuss that very subject. So, we brought together a leader of one of Europe’s most significant industrial companies - Dr Martin Brudermüller, CEO of BASF SE - and a top drawer academic and deep tech investment expert - Dr Lars…

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Sustainable Development AND Economic Prosperity with Jorge Laguna-Celis 35:26

1+ y ago35:26

35:26

Did you know that sustainable consumption and production (SDG 12) can bring a lot of growth and economic benefits? Ilham sits down with Jorge Laguna-Celis who leads the One Planet Network, part of the UN Environment Programme, to talk about the importance of SDG 12; the One Planet Network’s global strategy for sustainable consumption and production…

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Space AND Humanity’s Progress with Doug Hurley 43:51

1+ y ago43:51

43:51

Did you watch the Netflix documentary Return to Space? Then you will remember one of the stars of the show, former NASA astronaut Doug Hurley! Ilham sits down with Doug to discuss his amazing flight in the SpaceX Dragon rocket, what sparked his passion for flight, the launch of Artemis I, when we’ll see humans on Mars, and, most importantly, what b…

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Entrepreneurship AND Reinventing Education with Michelle Brown 29:57

1+ y ago29:57

29:57

When Michelle Brown started her first teaching job at a low income school in Mississippi, she was confronted by the deep inequities in the system and decided to do something about it. Michelle went on to found CommonLit, a non-profit technology company with a mission to close the opportunity gap in education through literacy. Ilham sits down with M…

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Hilde Merete Aasheim, President & CEO of Norsk Hydro 42:05

1+ y ago42:05

42:05

We talk with Hilde Aasheim Merete, the President and CEO of Norsk Hydro, the Norwegian aluminium and energy company, with operations worldwide. She talks about how her first summer job in a bakery put her on the path to working in business, the career moves that followed – at some inopportune moments – and the opportunities and challenges she has f…

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Around the World AND Emissions Free with Bertrand Piccard 38:13

1+ y ago38:13

38:13

Famed explorer Bertrand Piccard reminds us that if everyone tells you that something is possible, that means your dreams are not big enough! Bertrand made history by flying around the world, first non-stop in a balloon, and more recently in a solar-powered airplane without burning a single drop of fuel. In this podcast, Ilham sits down with Bertran…

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Ola Källenius, CEO of Mercedes-Benz Group 37:10

1+ y ago37:10

37:10

In this episode, we talk with someone is leading the transformation of one of the most recognised car companies in the world: Ola Källenius, the CEO of Mercedes-Benz Group. He has spent his entire career working in various depts of the legendary car company, culminating in his appointment to the top role in 2019 – the first non-German national to l…

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Net Positive AND Thriving with Paul Polman 30:14

1+ y ago30:14

30:14

Is the world better off because your business is in it? Paul Polman, one of the top leaders advocating for sustainable businesses, speaks with Ilham about what it takes to build a Net Positive company; how leaders can unlock a company’s soul; why empathetic leadership is the key to success; the power of partnerships; the importance of diversity, eq…

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Jonathan Symonds, Chairman of GSK 42:19

1+ y ago42:19

42:19

In this latest episode, we talk with Sir Jonathan Symonds, the Chairman of GSK. A maven of the bridge between life sciences and finance, he spoke with us about his upbringing in the UK, his first career track in accountancy & consulting, the cultural lessons he learned working on mergers such as the one that brought Astra and Zeneca together and th…

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Chemistry AND Reinventing Progress with Professor Katalin Karikó 32:14

1+ y ago32:14

32:14

Professor Katalin Karikó’s research led to the creation of the messenger RNA Covid-19 vaccine, which has saved so many lives and helped curb the impact of the pandemic. She has quite literally changed the world! Ilham sits down with Professor Karikó to talk about her invaluable research; her passion for science; her upbringing in Hungary; women in …

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Doing Well in Business AND Doing Good with Feike Sijbesma 31:41

2y ago31:41

31:41

When Feike Sijbesma became the CEO of Royal DSM, he said that he wanted to run a successful company AND improve the state of the world - and he achieved both! Ilham sat down with Feike to talk about his recipe for success in building a sustainable AND profitable company; his incredible work to reduce hunger and improve food security in Africa and B…

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Reinvention, Resilience AND Regeneration in Business with Peter Bakker 26:48

2y ago26:48

26:48

What does reinvention, resilience and regeneration mean for business? Peter Bakker, the CEO of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), explains! He and Ilham discuss how we can create a more inclusive, more sustainable capitalism; the WBCSD’s call to action on climate, equity and nature; the power of partnerships; how chemis…

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Circular Economy: Good for People, Planet AND Profit with Ellen MacArthur 34:11

2y ago34:11

34:11

Ilham sits down with Dame Ellen MacArthur - one of the foremost leaders in the effort to enable the circular economy - to discuss her amazing life on the sea, what led her to turn her efforts to the circular economy, how we can change mindsets in corporations, the power of partnerships, and of course - how the circular economy and business growth g…

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Jean-Paul Agon, Chairman of L'Oréal 40:35

2y ago40:35

40:35

We kick off Season 2 with Jean-Paul Agon, long-standing Member of ERT and French business leader synonymous with one of France’s best known worldwide consumer brands: L’Oréal. We talk about beginnings, perceptions of beauty, crises, corporate strategy and the challenge of succeeding a legend. Episode 9 – Show Notes 21st Century Industrialists is pr…

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Business AND Biodiversity with Margaret O'Gorman 32:00

2y ago32:00

32:00

Ilham sits down with the president of the Wildlife Habitat Council Margaret O’Gorman to discuss how protecting biodiversity is good for the planet AND profitability. They talk about her passion for nature; how we can best build a culture of conservation; COP15 on biodiversity; the importance of partnerships and measuring progress; her favorite natu…

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Taking Flight AND Reducing Emissions with Stephen Fitzpatrick of Vertical Aerospace 27:55

2y ago27:55

27:55

In this episode, Ilham sits down with Stephen Fitzpatrick, CEO of Vertical Aerospace, to discuss some of the latest innovations in urban air mobility, how electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) air taxis will revolutionize the way we travel, what future long-haul emissions-free flight could look like, his tips for great leadership and much …

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Climate AND Corporate Responsibility with Jean-Pascal van Ypersele 28:32

2y ago28:32

28:32

In this episode, Ilham sits down with top climatologist Jean-Pascal van Ypersele to discuss the important role businesses can play in the fight against climate change, the latest IPCC science, how businesses can best adopt the SDG goals, the risk of greenwashing, his passion for science, and much more! Jean-Pascal is a professor of Climate and Envi…

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Science AND the Service of Humanity with Professors Steven Chu and Ben Feringa 49:23

2y ago49:23

49:23

Ilham sits down with Nobel prize-winning scientists Professor Steven Chu and Professor Ben Feringa to discuss some of the most exciting innovations in energy, clean mobility, and healthcare; the importance of ensuring that scientific innovation is at the service of humanity; the winner of the 2022 Solvay prize; and how science and chemistry are key…

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AND is the Future - Trailer 1:45

2+ y ago1:45

1:45

"AND is the Future" brings together great minds to address the opportunities and challenges of making businesses both sustainable AND profitable. Hosted by Ilham Kadri, CEO of Solvay.By Ilham Kadri

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Thomas Leysen, Chairman of Umicore, Mediahuis & Royal DSM 52:06

2+ y ago52:06

52:06

Belgian industrialist Thomas Leysen tells us about his upbringing and early interest in business, media and environmental issues. As the chairman of businesses in a range of different sectors, we also hear about the strategic decisions that informed Union Miniere’s transformation into Umicore, the expansion of Mediahuis into a significant player in…

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Paulo Azevedo, Chairman of Sonae Group 52:21

2+ y ago52:21

52:21

Paulo Azevedo tells us about growing up in Portugal and England and the various stages of his ascent to the role of Chairman of the Portuguese conglomerate, Sonae Group. We talk about what drives his belief in people and why reskilling and lifelong learning matter so much to him. He also explains how he researches new interests every few years, his…

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Alessandro Profumo, CEO of Leonardo 37:52

3y ago37:52

37:52

Alessandro Profumo talks about his teenage passion for basketball, his early start in banking, his time in consulting and more recent move into aviation and security, as the CEO of the Italian company, Leonardo. We also discuss the pressure on aviation in a time of green transition and nascent post-COVID recovery; the promising opportunities presen…

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Nancy McKinstry - ERT Vice-Chair and Chair & CEO of Wolters Kluwer 40:54

3y ago40:54

40:54

Nancy McKinstry talks about her childhood in rural Connecticut, her path from consulting into the world of publishing and the strategy she put in place at the 185 year old company Wolters Kluwers to transform it into the leading information services company it is today. She also shares her thoughts on the importance of resilience, lifelong learning…

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Stefan Oschmann, former-Chairman & CEO of Merck Group 43:58

3y ago43:58

43:58

We sat down with Stefan Oschmann, former-Chairman of the Executive Board and CEO of the global biopharma company Merck Group, before he moved to the new role of Chair of the Board & Independent Director at UCB. In wide-ranging conversation on his last day at Merck Group, he talks about what attracted him to work in science, why the public and priva…

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Tony Smurfit, CEO of Smurfit Kappa Group 44:23

3y ago44:23

44:23

Tony Smurfit talks about his interest in business from an early age and what it was like growing up in a family synonymous with enterprise. He shares his insights on leadership during challenging times, what innovation looks like in the packaging business and why inflation is next disruption coming over the horizon. Episode 3 – Show Notes 21st Cent…

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Dr Ilham Kadri, CEO & President of Solvay 44:10

3+ y ago44:10

44:10

Ilham Kadri talks about her humble upbringing in Casablanca, her professional start in industry, some of the roles she took on earlier in her career and what she learned. She also tells us about her approach to transforming the 158 year old Belgian industrial company, Solvay and shares her thoughts on how inclusion & diversity can gain more scale. …

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Carl-Henric Svanberg, ERT Chair & Chairman of Volvo Group 49:31

3+ y ago49:31

49:31

In a very open conversation, Carl-Henric Svanberg talks about his upbringing in Sweden and shares lessons he learned from his experiences at the helm of companies in many industrial sectors, including Assa Abloy, Ericsson, BP and his current role at Volvo Group. Show Notes 21st Century Industrialists is produced by ERT and hosted by Robert O'Meara.…