UK: The Mineral Products Association (MPA) has promoted Martin Casey to the role of Senior Director for Cement and Lime, succeeding Diana Casey (no relation), who will leave the organisation in April 2026 for a new role.

Martin Casey previously worked at Cemex for more than 20 years, most recently as Director for Communications, Public Affairs and Social Impact. He joined the MPA as a consultant in 2025 to support the association’s engagement with the government as it increases calls for policy action to address competitiveness challenges facing the UK cement sector.

Casey said “UK cement and lime are at a turning point. We’re up against some difficult challenges, but we also have an opportunity to secure a sustainable domestic industry that supports growth, national resilience and the transition to net zero. We need to continue championing both sectors and to make the case for fair and competitive conditions. Diana has done excellent work to highlight the issues, and I look forward to picking up the mantle, working with members and colleagues to ensure that UK cement and lime thrive in the long term, and to remind policymakers that both are indispensable to our shared ambitions.”

Chris Leese, executive chair of the MPA, said “At a time when UK cement and lime need a clear, confident voice, Martin is exceptionally well placed to build on the important work done by Diana and lead our efforts, support our members and help secure the future of a strong, competitive and sustainable domestic industry. On behalf of the MPA and our members, I would also like to thank Diana for her work advancing the interests of our sector over the past 15 years. She has been a brilliant colleague and friend to many and we wish her well in her future career.”

Spain: CRH has appointed Murari Perumalsamy as the Head of CRH Ventures. He succeeds Eduardo Gomez Mendoza in the role, who has become Executive Vice President, Strategy in CRH’s Americas Division.

Perumalsamy has worked for CRH Ventures since 2024, when he started as Managing Director. Before this he held positions with CRH from 2022 to 2024 as VP Strategy & Development - Europe Materials and then VP Mergers & Acquisitions - Europe. Earlier in his career he held worked for Cemex from 2011 to 2022, in corporate strategy roles. Perumalsamy holds an undergraduate degree in chemical engineering from the Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering.

Australia: Boral has appointed Matt McKenzie as its CEO with effect from 1 April 2026. He will succeed Vik Bansal in the role, who will join the board of SGH as a director.

McKenzie has worked as the Chief Operating Officer of Boral since July 2025. Before that he was the Executive General Manager, Concrete and Quarries (South) from late 2022. Previously, he held general management roles at Cleanaway and Oracle Utilities and spent 14 years at GE across a range of operational and executive positions. McKenzie holds an undergraduate degree in biochemistry and molecular biology from La Trobe University and a master’s of business administration qualification from the Swinburne University of Technology.

Spain: Cemex has appointed Eva Masa Pinto as VP of Global & EMEA Sustainability and EMEA Corporate Affairs.

Masa Pinto previously worked as Cemex’s Global Sustainability Director from mid-2025. Before this, she was the group’s Head of Climate Action. Earlier in her career she worked for Cemex España from the early 2000s, first in maintenance management roles and then as Director of Operating Support in Spain & EU until 2017. She holds an undergraduate degree in chemical engineering from the Universidad de Valladolid.