Patrick Kron to be elected to LafargeHolcim board

LafargeHolcim will propose the election of Patrick Kron as a board member to its general meeting on 3 May.

"We are delighted to be able to nominate Patrick Kron, who is an experienced management personality with extensive experience in the transformation of industrial companies," said LafargeHolcim President Beat Hess in the announcement. Mr Kron was formerly head of the industrial group Alstom.

Philippe Dauman and Alexander Gut are not available for re-election.