Cement News tagged under: CEO
The Cemex way to the future03 May 2022, Published under Cement NewsCemex is one of the biggest cement producers worldwide, with leading positions in cement, aggregates and ready-mix. ICR caught up with CEO Fernando A González for a wide-ranging discussion covering everything from the impact of the pandemic, Cemex’s strategic priorities and targets, decarbonisation and the future of the cement industry. “With current, available and proven technologies, processes and materials, we can continue reducing CO2 in our operations by up to 40 per cent b... |
CRH pays tribute to former CEO19 November 2020, Published under Cement NewsCRH has paid tribute to Jim Culliton, a former CEO of the company, who passed away on Monday. Mr Culliton was a significant figure within several important Irish companies during the second half of the twentieth century, including spending 13 years as CEO of CRH. He joined what was then known as Roadstone in 1950 and eventually led the merged Cement Roadstone Holdings (CRH) to a dominant position in the Irish market, also starting the international expansion that made the company a multin... |
Ozarow Cement names Janusz Miluch as new CEO13 February 2019, Published under Cement NewsOzarow Cement in Poland has appointed Janusz Miluch as its new CEO. He will replace Andrzej Ptak, who retired at the end of December. Ozarow Cement is part of the Ireland-based CRH group and has 90 sites where it produces a range of building materials. |
PPC CEO Claassen to retire23 November 2018, Published under Cement NewsSouth-Africa-based PPC has initiated a process to find a new CEO after the incumbent, Johan Claassen, expressed an interest to take early retirement. Mr Claassen was appointed permanent CEO in February this year after serving as interim CEO for six months following the departure of Darryll Castle. |
CEO of Shanshui Cement Group resigns20 March 2018, Published under Cement NewsChina’s Shanshui Cement Group has announced that its CEO and executive director, Li Heping, has resigned with immediate effect. Elsewhere, Liu Yiu Keung has stepped down from his role as chairman of the board and executive director of the company. Li Zhiqiang has also resigned from his position as vice chairman of the board and executive director. Following this, Li Liufa has been appointed as the chairman of the board and an executive director of Shanshui Cement. |
Joey Ghose new CEO of Raysut Cement28 November 2017, Published under Cement NewsOman’s Raysut Cement Co has appointed Joey Ghose as new CEO of the company, effective 2017, reports the company in a filing to the Muscat Securities Market. It is expected Mr Ghose will bring his extensive experience in the cement industry to bear as he addresses the challenges faced by the company. Changes to the income tax law in Oman resulted in a 60 per cent fall in 9M17 profit for the producer and local market competition and tough export markets have contributed to lower sales volum... |
Bamburi Cement appoints new interim CEO06 October 2017, Published under Cement NewsBamburi Cement of Kenya has appointed chief financial officer Eric Kironde as its interim CEO following the departure of Bruno Pescheux. Pescheux stepped down from the role at the end of last month after a three-year stint in charge of Bamburi, opting to retire according to Chairman John Simba. "We would like to recognise the contribution of Bruno Pescheux and thank him for his leadership. We wish him a long and happy retirement," he said. The company will now look to Eric Kironde to ma... |
PPC's CEO is to resign24 July 2017, Published under Cement NewsDarryll Castle, Pretoria Portland Cement's (PPC) CEO, is stepping down to pursue other interests. PPC announced in a statement that Mr Castle will still be available to the group for six months to ensure a smooth handover. Johan Claassen, managing director of the South African cement business, has been appointed as interim chief executive. PPC reported a 93 per cent decline in full-year earnings in June, due to a liquidity crisis precipitated by the cut in ithe company's credit rating... |
China Resources Cement appoints Ji Youhong as new CEO22 September 2016, Published under Cement NewsJi Youhong has been appointed as new CEO, executive director and executive committee member of China Resources Cement following the resignation from these positions of Pan Yonghong to pursue other work within China Resources Group. Ji Youhong joined the Group in October 2003 and has served in various managerial positions of China Resources Cement. |
Cementir appoints Paolo Bossi CEO of Italian unit, Sacci and Betontir21 September 2016, Published under Cement NewsItalian cement producer Cementir has appointed Paolo Bossi as CEO of Cementir Italia, Cementir Sacci and Betontir. The arrival of Paolo Bossi, following the acquisition of the cement and concrete business of Sacci, currently Cementir starts the rationalisation process of the Cementir group in Italy, a company statement read. The new CEO's first challenges include returning the companies to profit while maintaining and improving product and service quality. |