Holcim takes the next steps towards the planned listing of its North American business and has designated its future Board members. The Board will comprise 10 members and will become effective following the execution of the planned spin-off, expected by the end of the first half 2025, subject to shareholder and customary approvals.
Jan Jenisch is appointed as the designated chairman and CEO of the planned North American company. Currently Chairman of Holcim, Jenisch is leading the planned listing of the North American company and previously served as Holcim’s CEO from 2017 to 2024. He will continue to serve as Chairman of Holcim until its Annual General Meeting on 14 May 2025.
Jan Jenisch, chairman of Holcim, said: "Today is an important milestone as we prepare Holcim’s North American business to become an independent public company. The designated members of the Board of Directors collectively bring impressive track records and a best-in-class mix of domain expertise, diverse perspectives, and leadership experience. Together, we will deliver strong governance and support the company's priorities of market leadership and superior value creation for shareholders, customers, employees and all stakeholders."
The Holcim Board has appointed nine designated independent directors to serve on the North American company’s Board of Directors, including Theresa Drew, Nicholas Gangestad, Dwight Gibson, Holli Ladhani, Michael E McKelvy, Jürg Oleas, Robert S. Rivkin, Katja Roth Pellanda and Cristina A Wilbur. These future Board members are highly experienced executives with deep expertise across key sectors including construction, manufacturing, industrial operations and financial services. They have led companies as CEOs, presidents, partners, CFOs, chief legal officers and chief people officers, and all bring significant expertise in the North American market.
Meanwhile, Holcim’s Board of Directors has announced the proposal of Kim Fausing as chairman of the Board of Directors at Holcim. Subject to vote at the Annual General Meeting 2025, Kim Fausing will succeed Jan Jenisch, who will not stand for re-election following his appointment as the designated chairman and CEO of the planned North American company.
