LafargeHolcim has announced the appointment of Jay Moreau as the new CEO of its US Aggregates and Construction Materials business. Mr Moreau joins the company from Martin Marietta, where he most recently served as senior vice president of Operations Services.

"Jay has a proven track record in this industry, and his expertise and strong focus on commercial growth and operational excellence will be valued contributions to LafargeHolcim in the US," said René Thibault, group executive committee member and region head for North America, LafargeHolcim.

Mr Moreau succeeds Guy Edwards, who was recently appointed as CEO of UK-based Aggregate Industries.