People in Focus

Unveiling the Hidden Gems of BSA 

In today's fast-paced corporate world, it's easy to forget that, behind every job title, lies a unique individual with passions, stories, and dreams. That's why we are excited to present "People in Focus," an initiative dedicated to helping you discover the extraordinary lives of your colleagues. 

Every month, we conduct engaging interviews with procurement professionals, explore their cultural backgrounds, life experiences and hobbies. Each interview is transformed into a beautifully crafted article or an interesting 4-5 minutes half-animated video, offering a visually immersive experience that brings their stories to life. 

Now, stay tuned! You might be our next interviewee! If so, relax and prepare to share your own journey with the rest of the BSA family. Don't be afraid to put yourself in the spotlight and inspire others with your story!

Questions or ideas?  Contact us. 

People in Focus Videos

• May, 2023

     Getting to know Juan Carlos Fuenmayor 

     Check out the full, in-depth interview here, as well as our handy question list and timeline here 

• March, 2023

     Getting to know Dawn Cranwell

People in Focus Articles

• February, 2023

     Getting to know Ghézlene Mohand amer

     When Opportunity Presents Itself, Don’t Be Afraid to Go After It

     Meeting people from different horizons, embracing different cultures in different environments. Having her parents

     not far away, working from home. That is what Ghézlene’s childhood was made of...

• January, 2023

      Getting to know Saba Agrawal

      Focused and open to new discoveries...

      Meet our multicultural little ant who works silently. Take the time for a (virtual) coffee and discover her

      grasshopper side... She will help and support. It is in her character. It is all about finding the energy to

      start and do it. Never break promises and never give up...

• November, 2022  

      Getting to know Chaoying (Joyce) Tian

      Wow! That was a dynamic interview!

      I immediately knew that discussing with Joyce would be fast, energizing! Indeed, she likes to move, or

      should I say run? Joyce is attracted by anything around sport and speed: roller coasters, Formula 1...

      So, it is not a surprise when she tells you she has a F1 simulator in her living room...

      That is less expensive than going karting, right?

• October, 2022

      Getting to Know Mihir Bhavsar

      Mihir joined our team very recently, in September 2022. Working means earning money, right? So I

      was curious to know what Mihir bought with his first salary... Well, he decided to bring food home

      and share a meal with his parents.

• September, 2022

      Getting to Know Gauthier Laurent

      The kids did not wake him up at night. All fine! The interview can start, Gauthier is in a good mood

      today! Indeed, being the father of three little ones, it is not always easy to get a good night's sleep...

• August, 2022

      Getting to Know Rui Botelho

      It is not easy to join a new company. Especially when you are used to being at the office on a daily

      basis and you arrive in a new team mostly working from home. Still, newcomers feel welcome at Solvay.

      On that side, Rui is no exception.

• May, 2022

      Getting to Know Daniela Voltmer

      I have known Daniela for quite some time now when thinking about it… A colleague that for me is always helping.

      Her golden rule ‘Treat others as you would like to be treated’ really summarises that lady in one sentence.  But

      discovering her during this interview made me realise Daniela is reserved indeed but she is also open to the world

      around her. She constantly raises the bar and is not afraid to go out of her comfort zone.

• April, 2022

      Getting to Know Sophie Dan

      Spend one hour with Sophie and you will be energised again! Ask her what she likes doing in her free time and Sophie

      will passionately explain that she likes to do sport, move, be challenged, reach out the objectives she fixed for herself.

      You could think you are part of the adventure only by listening to her.

• February, 2022

      Getting to Know Sophie DeClaviere

      Meet Sophie! Married, optimistic and supportive. She always keeps some dark chocolate in her drawer in case

      she needs to bring the stress level of colleagues down or help them cheer up.