Arkema has appointed Anneli Carlot as its new Chief Financial Officer and a member of the Group’s Executive Committee, with the appointment taking effect on January 18, 2027.
Carlot will join the French specialty chemicals group on January 1, 2027, succeeding Marie-José Donsion, who has decided to pursue her career outside the company.
Currently Vice President Finance for Africa, Middle East and Central Asia at Alstom, Carlot brings extensive international finance experience, spanning financing, treasury, capital markets and operational finance across industrial and services groups.
A graduate of ESCP Business School, she has held several senior finance positions during her career, building expertise across international markets and complex business operations.
Welcoming the appointment, Arkema Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Thierry Le Hénaff highlighted Carlot’s financial expertise and international experience.
“I am pleased to welcome Anneli to Arkema’s Executive Committee. Her personal qualities, broad experience in finance and in-depth knowledge of markets will be valuable assets in supporting Arkema in an ever-changing environment,” said Thierry Le Hénaff, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Group.
Le Hénaff also paid tribute to outgoing CFO Marie-José Donsion, who has been part of Arkema’s leadership since 2018.
“I would also like to sincerely thank Marie-José for the role she has played in Arkema’s development since 2018, working alongside me as Chief Financial Officer. Through her energy and expertise, she has made a strong contribution to the Group throughout these years,” he added.
Carlot’s appointment marks a leadership transition in Arkema’s finance function as the Group continues to navigate an evolving international business environment.
