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Thierry Le Hénaff

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Arkema · France

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Thierry Le Hénaff is the CEO of Arkema. Hénaff is based in France. Hénaff was born in 1963 in Savigny-sur-Orge and educated at École polytechnique.

Born in 1963, Le Hénaff holds degrees from École Polytechnique, École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées, and a Master's from Stanford University. He has been CEO of Arkema since its 2006 IPO spinoff from Total, leading its transformation into a specialty materials company.

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Recent coverage has focused on Thierry Le Hénaff's recognition as a leading chief executive and the evolution of Arkema's senior leadership under their tenure. Le Hénaff has received industry honors including CEO of the Year designation, while the company has announced several executive committee appointments and contract extensions for the chairman and CEO role. The coverage reflects ongoing leadership transitions and strategic positioning at the specialty chemicals manufacturer.

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Born
May 4, 1963 · Savigny-sur-Orge
Citizenship
France
Education
École polytechnique
Awards
Knight of the National Order of Merit

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Who is Thierry Le Hénaff?
Thierry Le Hénaff is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Arkema, based in France.
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Thierry Le Hénaff is CEO of Arkema.
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Thierry Le Hénaff studied at École polytechnique.