Lafarge Zimbabwe appoints new CEO

Lafarge Zimbabwe has appointed a new CEO to lead the company as it fights to maintain its market share following a rise in imports and increasing competition from domestic rivals.

Kaziwe Siame Kaulule will replace Amal Naiel, who left Lafarge Zimbabwe “to pursue other personal interests” after being in charge of the company for five years.

Mr Kaulule, who is from Zambia, joins Lafarge Zimbabwe from Lafarge Holcim in the UK, where he was general manager for retail and has previously served as executive in the company’s other European and African markets. He has also served as regional marketing director for the southern African countries of Zimbabwe, Zambia and Malawi.

"He has a track record of achieving operational excellence while supervising cement, aggregates and ready-mix teams in highly competitive markets,: said Lafarge Zimbabwe of its new chief executive yesterday.