Diversey has appointed Dr. Ilham Kadri to serve as President and Chief Executive Officer.
Dr. Kadri will be responsible for establishing Diversey as a standalone business and leading it to realise its full potential in the hygiene and cleaning industry.
Diversey is becoming a standalone business that will encompass several businesses that Bain Capital Private Equity, a global private investment firm, has agreed to purchase from Sealed Air Corporation. Dr. Kadri’s appointment will be effective upon the closing of the sale to Bain Capital Private Equity, which is expected in September 2017.
Diversey will include the Diversey Care division of Sealed Air, as well as the food hygiene solution business that is part of its Food Care division. Diversey will integrate chemicals, floor care machines, tools and equipment, with a wide range of technology based value-added services, food safety services and water and energy management.
Dr. Kadri joined Sealed Air in early 2013 as the President of the Diversey Care business. Under her leadership, the Diversey Care division has achieved a track record of consistent global growth through a deep customer-centric commitment and cutting edge innovation. She is the founder and Chairwoman of The ISSA Hygieia Network, is a committed advocate for diversity and inclusion, and has won multiple awards for her business achievements, her commitment to fighting female illiteracy and supporting women in business.
Ken Hanau, a managing director at Bain Capital Private Equity, commented: “We are looking forward to partnering with Ilham, and welcoming her to the Bain Capital family. She has established a track record of leading change and delivering results in a global environment, and we believe Diversey has a bright future with her at its helm.”
Dr. Kadri said: “I am excited by the opportunity that lies ahead to build Diversey as a customer-centric global leader in the hygiene and cleaning industry, and to fully engage our employees on this journey. As a standalone company, we will have additional resources focused on innovative digital solutions and game-changing approaches like the Internet of Clean.”
