Syniti has been selected by Syensqo for a multi-year data transformation programme to help unify the chemicals group's global operations after its separation from Solvay.
The engagement centres on Syensqo's move to a SAP S/4HANA Greenfield system and the consolidation of multiple SAP and non-SAP platforms into a standardised environment. The programme will include data assessment, cleansing, transformation and harmonisation.
Syensqo is a global specialty chemicals company operating in a sector where regulatory compliance and data accuracy are particularly important. The project is intended to create a single digital foundation for the business as it reshapes its systems following the split from Solvay.
For Syniti, the deal is one of its largest engagements in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. It also reflects continuing demand for complex data migration work tied to SAP modernisation projects, particularly among industrial groups with a patchwork of older systems.
Its approach places data preparation and governance early in the programme rather than treating data as a later stage of a broader systems overhaul. That emphasis is intended to reduce the risk of errors as information from legacy systems moves into the new SAP environment.
In chemicals manufacturing, data quality has implications beyond reporting and internal planning. Product data, materials information and operational records can affect compliance, traceability and audit requirements across multiple markets.
Syensqo's choice of supplier also highlights the scale and complexity of replacing fragmented technology estates after a corporate separation. Carve-outs often leave newly independent companies with inherited systems, duplicated processes and inconsistent data structures that must be untangled before a new operating model can be fully established.
Gabriela Azzali, program lead at Syensqo, outlined the rationale for the selection.
"Syniti was chosen due to their proven experience in delivering major transformations over the years and their understanding of what it takes to deliver migrations at this scale," said Gabriela Azzali, program lead at Syensqo.
Azzali also described the role the programme is expected to play in the company's broader transformation.
"Syniti has earned our trust by consistently offering the expertise and discipline required to build a new digital core that will help make our data a strategic advantage. We'll continue to rely on Syniti's experience to help us create a foundation that supports faster innovation and stronger execution across our business," she said.
Migration focus
The programme involves moving data from several legacy systems into a common SAP S/4HANA environment. Such projects typically require companies to identify duplicate or obsolete records, standardise definitions across business units, and establish governance rules for data ownership and maintenance.
This work has become more important as companies try to use common data models across supply chains, finance, procurement and manufacturing. In sectors with extensive product portfolios and global operations, inconsistent data can delay system rollouts and create operational problems long after the core software has gone live.
Capgemini's ownership of Syniti places the project within a wider market for advisory, systems integration and data services linked to ERP change programmes. Technology consultancies have increasingly sought to strengthen their data management offerings as clients recognise that software migrations often fail to deliver the intended operational benefits when underlying data remains fragmented or unreliable.
Chris Gorton, managing director for Syniti EMEA, Asia Pacific & Japan, part of Capgemini, said the agreement was significant for the company's regional business.
"We're thrilled to partner with Syensqo at such a pivotal time in their transformation journey," said Chris Gorton, managing director for Syniti EMEA, Asia Pacific & Japan, part of Capgemini.
He said the contract marked an important point for Syniti in the region.
"This partnership is a major milestone for Syniti in EMEA and is a continued validation of our ability to deliver successful business benefits for enterprises undergoing massive business transformation efforts. Our Data First Approach will help ensure that Syensqo has an innovation-ready environment that will enable growth and operational excellence for years to come," he said.
Syniti employs more than 1,600 people across 18 countries, while Capgemini reported global revenue of €22.5 billion in 2025. The tie-up with Syensqo adds to a market in which large industrial companies are investing in data clean-up and governance work as a prerequisite for wider digital transformation.