Cemex has announced the following changes to its senior level organisation, effective immediately, following the sudden death of former CEO Lorenzo Zambrano early last week.

Cemex’s corporate staff functions, will now be organized in six executive vice-presidencies, reporting to the CEO, and led by the following executives:

Jose Antonio Gonzalez has been named as Cemex’s  new chief financial officer, replacing former CFO Fernando Gonzalez, who has been promoted to the chief executive role.

Maher Al-Haffar, has been appointed executive vice president of Investor Relations, Corporate Communications and Public Affairs.

Juan Pablo San Agustin will continue as executive VP of Strategic Planning and Business Development.

Luis Hernandez will continue as executive VP of Organization and Human Resources. In addition to OHR, Security and Administrative Services, he will oversee Processes and IT, Innovation, Global Service Organization, Vendor Management Office, and Neoris.

Ramiro Villarreal has becomoe executive VP of Legal, and will continue serving as secretary of the Board of Directors.

Mauricio Doehner, has been named executive VP of Corporate Affairs and Enterprise Risk Management

The six operational regional presidencies will remain unchanged.