Executive Insights: Coffee Chat with Veolia’s Anne LeGuennec
Session Summary: Join us for a compelling fireside chat with Anne LeGuennec, Chief Executive Officer at Veolia Water Tech, as part of our Executive Insights series. In conversation with Amelia Greene, Women in Chemicals' Chairwoman of the Board, Anne will reflect on her journey from project engineer to one of the most senior operational leaders in the chemical industry. With over three decades of experience spanning global operations, technical leadership, and executive strategy, Anne brings a grounded and insightful perspective on what it means to grow, lead, and thrive in a rapidly evolving field.
This intimate session will provide Women in Chemicals members with rare access to a leader who has not only broken barriers but actively mentors others in doing the same. Expect thoughtful discussion around:
Navigating a non-linear leadership path across regions, disciplines, and cultures
How the experience of women in the chemical industry is shifting—and where opportunity still lies
Tools and strategies for mid-career professionals to position themselves for growth amid future industry trends
Reflections on cultivating confidence, resilience, and influence in technical and operational environments
Whether you're aspiring to senior leadership or simply seeking real talk from someone who's been in your plant approved shoes, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.
Anne LeGuennec
CEO, Water Tech Zone, Veolia
Anne Le Guennec joined Veolia in 1998. An engineer and graduate of the University of Technology of Compiègne in France, she has built a career of more than 25 years across Veolia's three core businesses — water, waste and energy — developing deep expertise in the Group's integrated approach to environmental solutions.
Anne has held numerous operational and executive roles across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, leading major business development, technical, and transformation initiatives, including as CEO of Enova by Veolia, a joint venture that provides energy management services across the Middle East, and CEO of Veolia’s waste recycling and recovery activities in France.
In 2023, she was appointed CEO of Veolia’s worldwide water technologies activities, a €5 billion business spanning more than 50 countries, and joined the Group’s Executive Committee. Under her leadership, the Water Tech zone is positioned as a strategic growth booster, driving innovation to strengthen environmental security and tackle the world’s most pressing water challenges.
Anne is married and has one son. She is passionate about her work and photography, and enjoys running and golf.
Directrice générale de la zone Technologies de l’eau mondiale, Veolia
Anne Le Guennec rejoint Veolia en 1998. Ingénieure diplômée de l’Université de Technologie de Compiègne, elle a bâti une carrière de plus de 25 ans au sein des trois métiers du Groupe — eau, déchets et énergie — développant une expertise approfondie de l’approche intégrée de Veolia en matière de solutions environnementales.
Elle a occupé de nombreuses fonctions opérationnelles et exécutives en Europe, au Moyen-Orient et en Afrique. Elle y a piloté des initiatives stratégiques de développement commercial, technique et de transformation, notamment comme directrice générale d’Enova by Veolia, une coentreprise qui fournit des services de gestion énergétique au Moyen-Orient, et directrice générale des activités de recyclage et valorisation des déchets de Veolia en France.
En 2023, elle est nommée directrice générale des activités mondiales de technologies de l’eau de Veolia, une activité de 5 milliards d’euros présente dans plus de 50 pays, et intègre le Comité Exécutif du Groupe. Sous sa direction, la zone Water Tech est positionnée comme un booster de croissance stratégique, stimulant l'innovation pour renforcer la sécurité environnementale et répondre aux enjeux de l'eau les plus critiques.
Anne est mariée et mère d’un fils. Passionnée par son métier et la photographie, elle pratique la course à pied et le golf.