Irish cement products manufacturer Readymix has appointed Sergio Martinez finance director. He will join the board on June 1 2006. 
 
The building materials group added Martinez joined Cemex in 1997, and has held executive positions in the areas of corporate, business, and strategic planning. 
 
Readymix chairman Adrian Auer said: "This appointment considerably strengthens the senior management team of Readymix plc, and is further evidence of our commitment to the reshaping of the business and the delivery of a substantial improvement in the financial performance and market positioning of the Company."