LafargeHolcim names new CEO

Switzerland-based, LafargeHolcim a global leader in the building materials industry has appointed Jan Jenisch as its CEO from 16 October 2017.

Jan Jenisch (50) has been the CEO of Sika AG since January 2012. Joined Sika in 1996 and worked in various management functions and countries, he was appointed to the Management Board in 2004 as Head of the Industry Division and he served as President Asia Pacific from 2007 to 2012.

Under his leadership, the Swiss company Sika AG has developed its business in new markets and set new standards of performance in sales and profitability. Currently, the company has a leading global position in the development and production of systems and products for the building materials and automotive sectors.

“Jan Jenisch is a CEO that is widely respected for consistently delivering strong business results and he comes with a deep understanding of the building materials sector. His agile leadership style and his personal skills will be a good fit with our company culture and the management team of LafargeHolcim. I look forward to working with him to accelerate the strategy execution of our company.” stated Beat Hess, Chairman of LafargeHolcim .

Jan is delighted to join LafargeHolcim, an inconic company with enormous future potential. He looks forward to joining the global management team and to leading the company into a very successful future.