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Indian staff moves: in brief
Written by Global Cement staff
25 July 2012
India: Sagar Cements has appointed K Rajendra Prasad as its nominee director on the company's board. Previous to this Prasad was working as the deputy general manager (EPM) at the Andhra Pradesh Industrial Development Corporation in Hyderabad.
Shree Digvijay Cement Company, a subsidiary of Cimpor, has reported that Antonio Carlos Custodio de Morais Varela resigned as a director of the company on 17 July 2012. The move follows Custodio de Morais Varela's assignment to the executive committee of Cimpor following the takeover of the Portuguese producer by Brazil's Camargo Corrêa.
TXI announces additions to the board
Written by Global Cement staff
18 July 2012
US: Texas Industries (TXI) has announced the addition of Sean Foley (54), Bernard Lanigan (64) and Tom Ryan (47) to its board of directors. The appointments of the directors is effective as of 11 July 2012. All three are from outside of the cement industry.
"We are delighted to have found directors of the quality and experience of Sean, Bernie and Tom to join TXI," said Bob Rogers, chairman of TXI's board. "Given the improvement in construction activity, the near completion of additional cement capacity, the high quality of the company's assets and the markets we participate in, this should be an exciting time for them to be a part of TXI."
New board member at HeidelbergCement
Written by Global Cement staff
11 July 2012
Germany: HeidelbergCement AG has announced the appointment of Prof Dr Marion Weissenberger-Eibl as a member of its supervisory board following the resignation of Dr Ing Herbet Lutkestratkotter for private reasons.
"We are pleased that, in Prof Dr Marion Weissenberger-Eibl, we have succeeded in attracting a well-respected top German engineer as a new member of our supervisory board," announced Fritz-Jurgen Heckmann, Chairman of the supervisory board of HeidelbergCement AG. "She is very well-connected in the fields of business, science, and politics. Her extensive experience and expertise in the areas of innovation research, renewable energies, demographic development, sustainability and knowledge management will be a valuable addition."
Tomasz Czop leads business development at MVW Lechtenberg & Partner
Written by Global Cement staff
04 July 2012
Germany: Tomasz Czop, former Purchase Director of Ożarów Cement Poland (CRH Group) is now leading business development at MVW Lechtenberg & Partner, the German consulting firm for the implementation of alternative fuels from biomass and useable wastes in the cement industry.
As a former member of the management board of the Polish subsidiaries of Ireland's CRH he was directly responsible for the whole procurement of all business units in Poland and Ukraine. Within MVW Lechtenberg he will lead the business unit of alternative fuels and raw materials trade which is currently focused on the supply of refuse derived fuels for the cement and power generating industry in northern and eastern Europe.
New Chief Executive for Cembureau
Written by Global Cement staff
04 July 2012
Europe: Koen Coppenholle took over as the new Chief Executive of Cembureau on 1 July 2012. He follows Dr Jean-Marie Chandelle, who retired at the end of June 2012.
Following a distinguished legal career, Koen Coppenholle has been Head of European Affairs for ArcelorMittal in Brussels since November 2007. Between September 2000 and November 2007, he was Senior Counsel European Affairs with General Electric Europe in Brussels. Coppenholle joined the Cembureau team on 2 April 2012 to help to ensure a smooth transition.
Jean-Marie Chandelle has held the position of Chief Executive of Cembureau since 1996. A qualified lawyer, with a Master of Law and a PhD, Chandelle has held numerous positions in his native Belgium and abroad.