Diversity: Our Talented People Think Big
Ramping up in the most vibrant regions is a key component of Arkema’s growth strategy. To do that, we tap local skills and expertise and pursue a policy of developing talent in each country.
Share of Non-French Nationals Among Senior Executives Globally
2018
39 %
2025 Target
42-45 %
Deploying skills and expertise worldwide enhances the performance of a multinational company like ours. We also draw on a structured system to manage talent, striking the right balance between recruiting people with potential, managing individual goals, training, retention, promotions and transfers, among other factors. “More and more, we’re trying to hire locally, to drive diversity and efficiency,” points out Dominique Massoni, Arkema’s Vice President, Human Resources Development & Internal Communication. “In addition to having expertise in their profession, they know all about their ecosystem. They are knowledgeable about the country’s culture, as well as the local market situation and regulations."
NURTURING TALENT
“Support and coach our talent and make sure that employees grow and become more visible at Arkema, so they can use all their aptitudes here,” is the job of our talent managers, such as Lan Zhao, who works in Asia. It is up to her to understand local hiring issues, identify employees and encourage transfers in a region that has around 40 sites, employs nearly 5,000 people and generates 30% of our sales. “Countries such as China, India and Malaysia are driving the growth of Arkema’s activities. That’s why we want to surround ourselves with new talent, to bring it along in, and even outside, the region. But it’s not enough to be good at your job to grow,” she adds. “You have to develop other skills, be able to move from local to regional coordination and manage a team whose members are of different nationalities. Expertise in a specific field is highly valued in Asia. You just need to round it out through experience in other fields, other positions and other regions. Talent management involves identifying high potential employees, offering them career advancement prospects and enabling them to grow at Arkema.”
