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Finnsement appoints new operational and commercial director

15 September 2023, Published under Cement News

Tommy Ranta has been appointed operational and commercial director at Finnsementti . Mr Ranta, who previously worked as production manager and factory manager at the Pargas plant in Parainen, will now be responsible not only for production but also sales, procurement and technical development. Mr Ranta is a member of Finnsement's management team and reports to the CEO. “My goal is to continue developing our operations, such as promoting emission reduction measures and digitisation. ...

Oficemen elects Alan Svaiter as new president

14 September 2023, Published under Cement News

Alan Svaiter, CEO of Votorantim Cimentos Spain, has been unanimously elected as president of Oficemen. He will lead the proposals and initiatives of the Spanish cement industry to support its recovery and its climate neutrality objectives. "I assume with enthusiasm and great responsibility the presidency of Oficemen at such a crucial and transformative moment for the cement industry," said Mr Svaiter in his first statements following his appointment. Mr Svaiter succeeds José Manuel Casca...

Fortera appoints chief strategy officer

13 September 2023, Published under Cement News

US-based cement decarbonisation specialist Fortera has appointed Kas Farsad as its chief strategy officer (CSO). According to the company, Mr Farsad will lead a multidisciplinary team focussed on forging commercial partnerships with cement and building industry leaders, overseeing Fortera’s policy and legislative efforts, as well as maximising the company’s carbon impact strategy. “In our acceleration to commercial-scale low carbon cement production, Kas has been instrumental in aligning in...

MPA welcomes Lex Russell as new chair

07 September 2023, Published under Cement News

The Mineral Products Association (MPA) has appointed Lex Russell, managing director of CEMEX UK Materials, as its new chair for the next two years. Mr Russell takes over from Simon Willis, CEO of Hanson UK, who held the role for an extended three-year period, ensuring continuity during the period of leadership change with the appointment of Jon Prichard as MPA CEO. According to the association, the role of MPA chair is a non-executive position responsible to the MPA Board, whilst also l...

PPC appoints new CEO

05 September 2023, Published under Cement News

South Africa-based cement producer PPC has appointed Matias Cardarelli as its new CEO. Mr Cardarelli was employed previously as CEO and chairperson of Natal Portland Cement , part of Intercement , in the last five years. Prior he also held posts at Amreyah Cement in Egypt and Yguazú Cementos in Paraguay. In addition, following the onset of COVID-19 and a new entrant into the Mozambican cement market, his portfolio had been expanded to include Cimentos de Mozambique , where he su...

Orient Cement welcomes new company secretary

04 September 2023, Published under Cement News

Orient Cement , part of the CK Birla Group , has announced the appointment of Diksha Singh as company secretary and compliance officer with effect from 2 September 2023. She will take over the role from Nidhi Bisaria, who resigned effective from 1 September 2023.   Ms Singh is a science and law graduate, and is an associate member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India. She has more than 14 years’ experience working for listed companies. Prior to joining Orient Cement, she he...

Dalmia Cement announces new MD and CEO

31 August 2023, Published under Cement News

Mr Puneet Dalmia will succeed Mahendra Sanghi as managing director and chief executive office of Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Ltd . Mr Singhi will step down on 8 December 2023 but continue in the role of director and strategic advisor to the MD and CEO. According to the company, Mr Dalmia is currently managing director of Dalmia Bharat Limited. He has been the driving force behind the company’s exponential growth since he took over the reins in 2004 and continues to spearhead Dalmia Bharat’s t...

Mayur appoints CEO of Central Lime Project

21 August 2023, Published under Cement News

Mayur Resources Ltd of Papua New Guinea has appointed John McBride as CEO of the company’s Central Lime project. Mr McBride has extensive technical, operational and commercial experience in global materials companies. He was the CEO of Sibelco’s Lime Division and most recently president of APAC at lime company Graymont. Mayur’s Managing Director, Paul Mulder, said: "We are excited to have attracted talent of the calibre of John to lead our Central Lime Project. John’s industry, developmen...

MPA appoints director for energy and climate change

17 August 2023, Published under Cement News

The UK-based Mineral Products Association (MPA) has appointed Dr Diana Casey as executive director for energy and climate change, including heading up the MPA’s product groups for cement and industrial lime. She takes over from Dr Pal Chana, who continues to provide support as a special advisor to the MPA. In her new position on the MPA’s executive team, Dr Casey will play a key strategic role in the sector’s acceleration towards net zero carbon, advocating for better government policy to...

India's CMA appoints new president

19 July 2023, Published under Cement News

India’s Cement Manufacturers’ Association (CMA) has appointed Neeraj Akhoury, managing director at Shree Cement Ltd , as its new president, and Parth Jindal, managing director of JSW Cement Ltd , as its vice-president. Mr Akhoury brings with him more than 30 years of experience in the steel and cement industries, having worked in various leadership roles in India and other emerging markets. "As a future direction, the Indian cement industry would like to reiterate its commitment to bein...