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Bheki Sibiya retires as chairman from PPC

Written by Global Cement staff
27 January 2016

South Africa: Bheki Lindinkosi Sibiya retired as Chairman of the Board of PPC on 25 January 2016 following the company's annual general meeting. He held the post since 2008. No successor has yet been announced.

PPC acknowledged that Sibiya had overseen the successful conversion of the company's mining rights and the initiation of its African expansion strategy during his tenure. It also mentioned his role in ensuring board continuity and preservation of corporate expertise during a 'challenging phase' in the company's history.

Other retirements announced include Mangalani Peter Malungani, who has served as Non-Executive Director of PPC since February 2009, and Zibusiso Kganyago, who has been a member of the board since October 2007.

Salukazi Dakile-Hlongwane has been elected as a Non-Executive Director of the Board. Dakile-Hlongwane is currently the Chairperson and co-founder of Nozala Investments Pty Limited. Her career includes posts at Lesotho National Development Corporation, African Development Bank (Abidjan-Cote d'Ivoire), the Development Bank of Southern Africa, FirstCorp Merchant Bank and BOE Specialised Finance. She holds a Bachelor's degree in economics and statistics from the National University of Lesotho and a Master's degree in development economics from Williams College in Massachusetts, USA.

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Steve Rowley to retire as president and CEO from Eagle Materials

Written by Global Cement staff
27 January 2016

US: Steve Rowley will retire as president and CEO of Eagle Materials on 31 March 2016. Dave Powers, Executive Vice President for Gypsum Wallboard at Eagle since 2005, will succeed Rowley as President and CEO. He will also be appointed to the Board of Directors.

"Steve has positioned Eagle for an exciting future. He has led the doubling of the scale of our cement business and has guided the growth of our gypsum wallboard business in achieving its nation-wide scope. He also has successfully led the company through the longest and most challenging construction market down-cycle in US history," said Larry Hirsch, Chairman of the Board. Health reasons were cited for Rowley's retirement.

Dave Powers, aged 65, holds over 35 years of experience in the building materials industry. He joined Eagle Materials (formerly Centex Construction Products) in 2002 as Executive Vice President, Sales and Marketing. In January 2005, he was promoted to his role as Eagle's Executive Vice President for Gypsum (and President, American Gypsum Company LLC).

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HeidelbergCement Ukraine appoints Thiede as Board Chairperson

Written by Global Cement staff
12 January 2016

Ukraine: Dnipropetrovsk-based HeidelbergCement Ukraine has appointed Silvio Thiede as the Board Chairperson, effective from 11 January 2016.

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Kakatiya Cement's Chairman and Managing Director passes away

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11 January 2016

India: Kakatiya Cement Sugar & Industries' Chairman and Managing Director, Shri. P Venkateswarlu, passed away on 11 January 2016.

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Luis Ali named new Group Finance Manager of Trinidad Cement Limited

Written by Global Cement staff
08 January 2016

Caribbean: Caribbean Cement's parent company Trinidad Cement Limited (TCL) has appointed Luis Ali has as Group Finance Manager, effective from 4 January 2016.

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