Sènami Aklé

Director, Head of Design for Sustainability, Logitech

Estavayer-le-Lac, Fribourg, Switzerland

About

Senami is an accomplished leader with a diverse background spanning industries such as food and technology. Recognized for her pioneering work in innovation and sustainability, she has played integral roles in product innovation and portfolio management, always with a steadfast commitment to environmental improvement. Presently, Senami serves as the Director and Head of Design for Sustainability at Logitech, where she champions the integration of sustainable practices into the company's core operations. She firmly believes that innovation lies at the heart of effecting positive change, whether in product design, company culture, or societal progress. It is this belief that drives her to always push for new solutions that are both beneficial to people and the planet. As a human centered leader, Senami advocates for the power of collaboration in unlocking innovative solutions and catalyzing meaningful impact. "There is only so much one person can achieve; true collaboration is the cornerstone of innovation and the key to effecting the transformative change needed to design a positive future." Born of French-Beninese heritage and residing in Switzerland, Senami pursued her academic journey at Ecole Polytechnique Paris and UC Berkeley, focusing on engineering and environmental studies. Additionally, sucessfully completed a MBA program specializing in innovation and entrepreneurship recognized by the EU Business School.

Experience

  • Logitech (7 yrs 3 mos)
    • Director, Head of Design for Sustainability
      May 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 2 mos

    • Director, Sustainability Innovation, Personal workspace Solutions
      Jan 2023 - May 2023 · 5 mos

    • Head of Sustainability Innovation, C&P
      Apr 2019 - Jan 2023 · 3 yrs 10 mos

  • Nestlé (10 yrs 5 mos)
    • Innovation Portfolio Manager, Healthy Cereal Solutions
      Apr 2012 - Jan 2019 · 6 yrs 10 mos

    • Head of Environment, Health & Safety Central and West Africa
      Apr 2010 - Apr 2012 · 2 yrs 1 mo

    • Analyst, Environmental Sustainability
      Sep 2008 - Apr 2010 · 1 yr 8 mos