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A New Force In Chemical Distribution
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A New Force In Chemical Distribution
Offering a flexible, highly reactive service
together with a comprehensive logistics
network.
Leading Chemical Distibutor
in the Middle East and African Markets
Representing a wide range of major
chemical manufacturers
Exclusive distributor and agent for the
Group throughout the region.
Distributor & agent of
products for the Middle East & Africa.
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ABOUT ORKILA
Company Overview
Orkila is the largest distributor of chemical products in the Middle East and
African markets.
Orkila imports and supplies chemical products to all major industries.
Orkilas regional business is built around its key market segments,
Home and Personal Care, Food, Pharmaceuticals, Animal Feed and
Agrochemical, Paints and Construction, Tyre and Rubber, Oilfield
and Metal Treatment and Automotive, together with other
industrial segments as individual markets demand.
Orkila has its origins within
and continues to
work in close co-operation with all the Enterprises of the
Group in the role of exclusive distributor and agent for the
entire Middle East and Africa region and Pakistan.
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The Orkila Group
The Orkila group is the largest distributor of chemical products in the Middle
East and African markets. The company imports and sells chemical products that
are intermediates for pharmaceuticals, foodstuffs, crop-protection agents, oilfield
and metal treatment applications and industrial and household cleaning products.
Orkila
sources
product from a solid base of over 200 major chemical manufacturers.
Orkila
supplies
a broad client base of over 2,500 customers ranging from multi-
national manufacturing subsidiaries to small local customers.
Orkila
employs
more than
205
people.
Orkila group operates in more than
35
countries.
Orkila offers a flexible, highly reactive service together with a comprehensive
logistics network.
The Group
provides market intelligence and a safe professional route to market.
Orkila operates a cost effective and closely managed local distribution network
from strategically positioned warehouses throughout the region.
Orkilas highly qualified sales force offers a resource which adds value
to the business and establishes Orkila as a sound, resilient organi-
sation, capable of delivering growth opportunities for suppliers
and customer alike.
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History
Orkila was founded in July 2005, as the result of a Management Buy Out (MBO),
concluded by the former management team of the companies of the Middle East
and Africa zone of Rhodias (formerly Rhône-Poulenc) International Affairs Division.
Inheriting a hundred years of experience in the chemical industry, the combined
skills and experience of the team will guarantee that Orkila: Ensures continuity
and a seamless transition for all our customers and suppliers Continues to grow
and prosper to the advantage of both our customers
and principals
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Orkila (Holding) S.A.L.
Address: 10th Floor, SNA Building, Tabaris, Achrafieh Beirut, Lebanon
Headcount: 205 employees within the region, as of May 2008
Capital: Euros 5 million
Establishe: 12th July 2005
Subsidiaries: 12
The Executive Committee and the Management Committee
Orkila is managed by an Executive Committee supported by a Management
Committee. The Executive Committee, as Orkilas primary decision making body
in matters of overall strategy, has investment authority and is responsible for sub-
mission to the Groups main Board of Directors.
The Management Committee is responsible for the implementation of decisions
taken by the Executive Committee and acts in a coordinating role in order to
optimise Orkilas regional performance.
The Executive Committee
Antoine Sacy: Antoine has over thirty years experience in the global pharma-
ceutical & chemical industry. His multicultural background, linguistic skills and
particular expertise in the Middle Eastern & African markets has enabled him to
successfully develop businesses across the region.
Philippe Mattioli: During his eighteen years career with the Group, Philippe has
managed the International Tax & Financial Control department of Rhône-
Poulenc, and, since 1996, the Finance department of Rhodias
International Affairs Division (DAI).
Steve Jenkins: Steve has over 20 years experience of the chemi-
cal industry all of which has been gained working in an interna-
tional environment. During the course of the last ten years
Steve managed Rhodias businesses in sub-Saharan Africa and
the Gulf whilst based in Johannesburg and Dubai.
Nicole Sacy: Nicole worked for IBM Europe Middle East
and Africa for over twenty years during which time she
gained a wide experience of the international business
environment. During her IBM career, Nicole has managed
the Global logistics, Distributon and marketing depart-
ments.
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Board of Directors
Antoine Sacy
Chairman
Philippe Mattioli
Director
Steve Jenkins
Director
Nicole Sacy
Director
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Organization
An Organization Scaled for Global Markets
Our business is supported by a sales and marketing organization that enables us
to serve customers throughout the region. Active in more than 35 countries, our
teams operate from ten regional centres.
Orkila Legal Structure
Our modern, efficient distribution facilities are strategically
located in the key markets of the regions to meet customer
needs.
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Orkila Environment and Quality Policy
A high level of quality, environmental protection and safety are our priorities in
everything we do.
In Orkila, we establish clear goals and objectives for all our employees with the
aim of enhancing their awareness of the environment, safety and quality issues.
Orkila observes the laws of the countries in which it operates.
Throughout the Group, Orkila affiliates act according to the principles of
responsible care and sustainable development in order to protect the general
public, employees and the environment as a whole.
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ORKILA STRATEGY
Strategic Direction
Market-driven development based on core expertise in the chemical indus-
try.
Core Strategy
To be a leading chemical distributor by providing unparalleled service to our
customers, superior growth for our principals and a highly rewarding work envi-
ronment for our employees.
To enhance the Groups corporate value through strategic acquisitions and the
optimisation of Orkila's management resources in order to sustain high growth
and profitability.
The principle of sustainable development is at the heart of Orkila's corporate
philosophy. Global performance being measured by a combination of commer-
cial success together with a respect for the social and environmental obliga-
tions that bind all parties: customers, suppliers, employees, shareholders,
and local communities.
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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Orkila adheres to fundamental principles of corporate behaviour and action,
these principles are valid for each and every Orkila affiliate throughout the
Group irrespective of the country in which they are located.
Based upon these principles, the following code of behaviour and ethics has
been established in order to guide the employees and managers of the Orkila
group in the performance of their duty and, in so doing, to contribute to the
Group's overall long term philosophy of responsible care and sustainable devel-
opment.
Code of Business Conduct and Ethics
1. Directors and employees should act with honest and ethical conduct.
2. Directors and employees must comply with laws, rules and regulations.
3. Public disclosures should be full, fair, accurate, timely and understandable.
4. Employees and directors must avoid conflicts of interest.
5. Confidentiality of Company information must be maintained.
6. Employees and directors are prohibited from taking the Company's
corporate opportunities.
7. Fair dealing in all activities is expected.
8. Employees and directors should protect and properly
use the Company's assets.
9. Waivers of this Code must be approved and disclosed.
10. Employees and directors are encouraged to report
illegal or unethical behaviour or violations of this Code.
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