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Heidelberg Materials appoints chief sustainability and new technologies officer

18 June 2024, Published under Cement News

Heidelberg Materials has appointed Dr Katharina Beumelburg as a new member of the managing board and chief sustainability and new technologies officer, effective from 1 October 2024. Dr Beumelburg will succeed Dr Nicola Kimm who will leave the company after completing her three-year term of office on 31 August 2024. Dr Beumelburg joins Heidelberg Materials from SLB (formerly Schlumberger), the world's largest global energy technology company, where she has been a member of the executive...

Fives Pillard appoints new MD

05 June 2024, Published under Cement News

Fives Pillard has announced the appointment of Xavier Nicolas as the new managing director of Fives Pillard, in Marseille, France. Mr Nicolas will oversee the operational management of the company and the development of its activity, notably its combustion systems and digital solutions offer to decarbonise the cement and energy industries. Mr Nicolas joined the Fives group two years ago as the managing director of Fives Cryomec in the cryogenics sector.

Ecocem appoints new UK and Ireland MD

09 May 2024, Published under Cement News

Sally Anne Sherry is appointed Ecocem's new managing director for UK and Ireland business Ecocem has appointed Sally Anne Sherry as managing director for its UK and Ireland business operations. In this position, she will play a pivotal role in driving Ecocem’s growth and sustainability initiatives, and market presence in the UK and Ireland.   Ms Sherry brings almost two decades of experience in the property industry and expertise from several positions as a non-executive d...

Administrative changes at Fecto Cement and Fauji Cement

11 April 2024, Published under Cement News

Fecto Cement Ltd's Company Secretary, Abdul Wahab, informed Pakistan Stock Exchange Ltd (PSX) on 8 April that Hanif Idress has been appointed as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Fecto Cement Ltd in place of Abdul Samad with effect from 1 April 2024. The information is also meant for PSX TRE Certificate Holders accordingly. Meawnhile, on 8 April Fauji Cement Co Ltd (FCCL) informed the Pakistan Stock Exchange Ltd (PSX) that Lt Gen Anwar Ali Hyder, HI (M), (Retired) had been appointe...

HGH USA appoint new executive VP and general manager

29 March 2024, Published under Cement News

HGH is delighted to announce the appointment of Johanne Lecomte as the new executive vice-president and general manager for HGH USA. Her new role has been effective since February 2024, and she has already visited the headquarters in Paris to meet with the teams and participate in strategic meetings. With over two decades of experience as a sales and BD executive, Johanne Lecomte has a robust track record in the space and defense industry, including significant roles at Airbus and Thales Ale...

Carbon Re appoints new CEO

27 March 2024, Published under Cement News

Carbon Re has appointed experienced entrepreneur Josh Vernon as its new CEO. Carbon Re is an industrial AI company that is focussed on decarbonising energy intensive industries such as cement, steel and glass. Josh Vernon has relocated from Sydney, Australia, to join Carbon Re in London. His most recent role was with Humanforce, Australia’s leading provider of HR/HCM tools to frontline workers. Josh joined Humanforce following the sale of Earnd, where he was co-founder and CEO. Earnd, Aus...

ASTM International welcomes Andrew G Kireta Jr as President

27 March 2024, Published under Cement News

ASTM International has appointed Andrew G Kireta Jr as the organisation’s new president, effective 1 May 2024. Kireta’s background in standards development and familiarity with the organisation uniquely positions him to lead ASTM International into future growth and innovation. He will succeed Katharine Morgan, who served in the role since 2017 and will retire after a distinguished 40-year career with ASTM.  “We are thrilled to welcome Andy as president of ASTM International,” says Bill G...

Cementos Molins appoints new CEO

08 March 2024, Published under Cement News

Cementos Molins has appointed Marcos Cela as the new CEO. He succeeds Julio Rodríguez, who has held the job for the last nine years. The change comes after Rodríguez’s request to resign from his duties as the company's chief executive officer, and will be effective as of end of June, following the Shareholders Annual General Meeting, when Mr Cela’s appointment is to be officially confirmed.  The change in the company’s leadership is the result of a carefully-planned process that took plac...

Holcim proposes Michael H McGarry as independent Board of Directors member

01 March 2024, Published under Cement News

Holcim proposes Michael H McGarry, formerly chairman and CEO of PPG Industries, a leading global specialty coatings company, for election to its Board of Directors. The election will take place at Holcim’s Annual General Meeting on 8 May 2024. All other members are standing for re-election. Jan Jenisch is proposed for re-election as chairman of the Board.  With the proposed nomination, the Holcim Board will comprise 10 members, nine of whom are independent according to the Swiss Code of...

Misr Cement appoint new CEO and MD

07 February 2024, Published under Cement News

Mr Hassan Gabry has been appointed the new CEO, managing director and member of the Board of Directors at Misr Cement Group , effective from February 2024. Mr Gabry brings over 30 years of distinguished professional experience in commercial operations and business functions, with a significant focus on the cement industry spanning approximately 20 years. He has held key leadership and executive roles in major multinational companies across various continents.  With his extensive backg...