LafargeHolcim Appoints Jamie Gentoso as New CEO of US Cement
14 Mai 2018 - 3:00PM
Business Wire
Today, LafargeHolcim in the United States announced the
appointment of Jamie M. Gentoso as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of
US Cement operations. Ms. Gentoso, a professional engineer, brings
significant experience in the construction materials industry to
help lead the organization through the next phase of growth.
“Jamie has a proven track record in this industry, and her
deep-seeded expertise and strong focus on the customer will be
valued contributions to LafargeHolcim in the US,” said René
Thibault, LafargeHolcim Group Executive Committee Member and Region
Head, North America. “Having started her career at Holcim, we know
she will bring strong leadership to the organization, and drive
continued growth and success across the Cement business.”
Ms. Gentoso joins LafargeHolcim from Construction Specialties,
an architectural building products manufacturer, where she held the
position of vice president of Sales and Marketing and prior to
this, she was senior vice president of Concrete at Sika Corporation
US. She began her career at Holcim as a technical service engineer
and Architectural and Engineering market manager, with a focus on
specialty cements, portland cement, slag cement and fly ash.
Ms. Gentoso received her Masters of Business Administration from
the University of Michigan and holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil
Engineering, also from the University of Michigan. She has sat on
the Board of Directors for several industry organizations and
intends to continue to her involvement.
Ms. Gentoso succeeds John Stull, who was recently appointed CEO
of Holcim Philippines.
About LafargeHolcim
With a well-balanced presence in 80 countries and a focus on
cement, aggregates and concrete, LafargeHolcim (SIX Swiss Exchange,
Euronext Paris: LHN) is the world leader in the building materials
industry. With a commitment to drive sustainable solutions for
better building and infrastructure and to contribute to a higher
quality of life, the Group is best positioned to meet the
challenges of increasing urbanization.
In the United States, LafargeHolcim companies include close to
350 sites in 43 states and employ 7,000 people. Our customers rely
on us to help them design and build better communities with
innovative solutions that deliver structural integrity and
eco-efficiency.
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