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Aggregate Industries appoint new MD of Aggregates division

14 July 2017, Published under Cement News

Aggregate Industries, part of the LafargeHolcim Group, has appointed Mike Pearce as the Managing Director of its Aggregates division, as the company looks to cement its position as the UK’s leading construction materials supplier. Mr Pearce has held senior commercial and operational roles in Aggregate Industries since first joining in 1986, and moves into the role from his previous position as Commercial Director, which he has held since July 2015. As Managing Director for Aggregates he wi...

Ohorongo Cement appoints new plant manager

11 July 2017, Published under Cement News

Estelle Alberts, Ohorongo Cement's new plant manager At the age of 30, Estelle Alberts become the youngest plant manager for Ohorongo Cement, Namibia, beginning 1 July 2017. Alberts joined Ohorongo Cement in July 2013 as a Divisional Production Manager: Grinding and Burning, responsible for the clinker and cement production part of the plant. Alberts, who grew up in Grootfontein, becomes the first Namibian in this role. She takes over from Manfred Pirker who has been appointed as ...

Robson Handling Technology names new chairman

11 July 2017, Published under Cement News

Julie Kenny, chairman of Robson Handling Technology Robson Handling Technology announced yesterday the appointment of Julie Kenny CBE as chairman who takes the reins from outgoing chairman, Bill Speirs. Jeff Hudson, CEO of Robson, welcomed Julie stating, “To attract someone of Julie’s calibre is testament to the strength and potential of Robson in its markets. With a CBE to her name, along with being the Vitalise Businesswoman of the Year in 2013 and PWC Private Businesswoman...

Coup in Switzerland

10 July 2017, Published under Cement News

“Coup” appears to be the much-used buzzword surrounding the appointment of Jan Jenisch as the new LafargeHolcim CEO on 22 May 2017. He is expected to take over as CEO on 16 October although in all likelihood will start work earlier. The news was well-received by the stock markets as LafargeHolcim shares jumped 4.4 per cent to CHF56.70 at the start of trading on Monday, 27 May. Analysts Bernstein have described the appointment as one that “ticks all the right boxes”. They highlight his “int...

Sika names new regional manager for EMEA

06 July 2017, Published under Cement News

Ivo Schädler will assume responsibility for the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region and will join Sika's Group Management. He succeeds Paul Schuler, who was appointed Chief Executive Officer in May. Both commenced their new roles on 1 July 2017.   Mr Schädler (51) began his career at Sika in 1997. He held various management positions at the Swiss national subsidiary before becoming General Manager for the UK and Ireland in 2012. In this role, he not only drove forward the subsidiar...

New Country President for Cemex UK

04 July 2017, Published under Cement News

Michel Andre has been appointed as the Country President for Cemex UK, with immediate effect. Andre joins the UK business following seven years as Country President for Cemex France. Mr Andre has worked for Cemex France for a total of 12 years with senior roles in Strategic Planning and the Readymix business. Prior to joining Cemex, he worked for Lafarge in the US and France and five years at Pricewaterhouse Coopers. Besides his role as Country President of Cemex France Mr Andre was a boar...

LafargeHolcim appoints new Group Head of R&D

27 June 2017, Published under Cement News

LafargeHolcim announces the appointment of Heike Faulhammer (50) as Group Head of Research & Development, effective July 1, 2017. Heike Faulhammer joins LafargeHolcim from Arkema, one of France’s leading chemicals producers, where she has spent 20 years in research, production, product innovation-related functions and sustainable development. In particular, she acted as a Director at Arkema’s global R&D center in Lacq, southwest France. Heike Faulhammer graduated from the University of Fr...

Martin Marietta announces CFO transition

23 June 2017, Published under Cement News

Martin Marietta Materials, Inc announced that Anne H Lloyd will retire as executive vice president and chief financial Officer of the company, effective mid-August, 2017. Ms Lloyd will remain with the company through September to ensure a smooth transition. The Board of Directors has identified James A J Nickolas as Ms Lloyd's successor, effective in mid-August. He will serve as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer and will report to C Howard (Ward) Nye, Chairman, President and...

CTLGroup appoints new CFO

19 June 2017, Published under Cement News

CTLGroup has announced the appointment of David Mizwicki as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Mr Mizwicki will assume the responsibility for financial management, business performance and leadership of finance and accounting within the organisation, the engineering and materials science firm said in a statement. Prior to joining CTL Group Mr. Mizwicki has held several senior leadership positions in finance and accounting. He recently was CFO of TRM a healthcare services business f...

CEMBUREAU welcomes new President & VP

13 June 2017, Published under Cement News

Gonçalo Salazar Leite (Vice Chairman Secil), has been elected as President of CEMBUREAU for a two-year term at the Association's General Assembly held on 9 June in Paris (France) after having completed his mandate of Vice-President over the last two years.  He takes over from Mr Daniel Gauthier, former CEO Western Europe-Africa and Member of the Managing Board of HeidelbergCement. In addition,  Raoul de Parisot, advisor to Vicat’s Chairman and CEO, has been elected as Vice-President of CEMBU...