Holcim announce new leadership appointments
Accomplished business leaders take up new positions at core of Holcim’s next era of growth
HOLCIM have announced a number of leadership appointments with Jaime Hill, country chief executive officer (CEO) of Mexico, appointed as region head of North America with immediate effect. He succeeds Toufic Tabbara, who has decided to pursue opportunities outside of Holcim.
As country CEO of Mexico, Mr Hill has consistently delivered leading profitable growth, making Mexico the second biggest contributor to Holcim’s EBIT worldwide. He joined Holcim in 1996 and has more than 30 years of international leadership experience, cutting across finance, sales, and marketing in the US and Latin America.
In addition, Carmen Diaz, country CEO of Spain, has been appointed as chief people officer, effective immediately. She succeeds Feliciano González Muñoz, who will ensure a smooth transition before retiring from Holcim at the end of the year.
As country CEO of Spain, Ms Diaz has led a successful business turnaround, achieving record performance in the market. She has created an empowered performance culture that has enhanced Holcim’s reputation as an employer of choice. Carmen Diaz joined Holcim in 2002 and has held commercial and general management roles in Madrid, Paris, Lyon, and London.
Meanwhile, Lukas Studer, general counsel corporate and M&A, has been appointed as group general counsel, effective 1 November 2024. He will succeed Mathias Gaertner, who has decided to pursue a new career opportunity outside of Holcim after ensuring a smooth transition.
Mr Studer joined Holcim in 2008 and has been general counsel corporate and M&A since 2017, supporting corporate, finance, and M&A. As the lead lawyer in the execution of Holcim’s fast-paced growth and portfolio transformation, he played an essential role in the company’s successful M&A strategy, with more than 100 transactions closed in the last five years.
Commenting on the appointments, Holcim chief executive officer Miljan Gutovic said: ‘I am pleased to appoint Jaime, Carmen, and Lukas to their new leadership positions at the core of Holcim’s next era of growth. All three are highly accomplished business leaders who have driven record performance across our markets. I sincerely thank Toufic, Feliciano, and Mathias for their many contributions to Holcim’s success.’
