UK: The Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) has appointed Diana Casey as Cement and ESG Director. Stephanie Mackrell has also been appointed as Head of Communications. Both roles will be based in the London office and are effective immediately.

Casey previously worked at the Mineral Products Association (MPA) becoming Executive Director, energy and climate change, cement and lime in 2023. She joined the association in 2010 as Technical Advisor Energy and Climate Change. Prior to this she held a position at the UK Environment Agency. She holds a Ph.D in Sustainable Lime Mortars from the University of Bristol.

Mackrel holds over 20 years of experience from the financial and sustainability sectors. Her previous employers include Deutsche Bank, Climate Group, Weber Shandwick, World Gold Council, Teneo and Arrow Resources.