Leadership Profile
Philippe Combette is a former Chair of the Safic-Alcan Group and current member of the Supervisory Board, following a long-standing career dedicated to the Group’s development, governance and strategic transformation. He served as Chief Executive Officer from 2016 to 2020, after having been a Board Member since 2006, and played a key role in shaping Safic-Alcan’s long-term vision alongside the Group’s leadership.
Having joined Safic-Alcan in 1988 as a Sales Representative, Philippe spent his entire professional career within the Group. Over the years, he held a wide range of positions across Sales, Development, Business Management and Corporate Management, including General Manager and Group Development Manager. His trajectory reflects deep institutional knowledge and a strong commitment to the Group’s entrepreneurial roots.
Tout au long de son parcours de dirigeant, Philippe a fermement défendu le rôle des solutions innovantes comme moteur de création de valeur, associé à un engagement constant en faveur de la durabilité et d’une croissance responsable. Cette vision a contribué à la transformation de Safic-Alcan en un distributeur mondial de produits chimiques de spécialité de premier plan.
Philippe est diplômé en Chimie et issu de l’Institut Français du Caoutchouc. Installé en région parisienne, il nourrit une passion pour les voitures anciennes, reflet de son goût pour l’ingénierie, l’artisanat et la performance durable.