Australia: The SmartCrete Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) has appointed Warren South as its chief executive officer (CEO). He will join the cement and concrete research organisation in mid-September 2020 and lead the consolidation of its central services function, initially supporting the ‘Fast Start’ and Round 1 research projects. South joins the SmartCrete CRC following nine years as Director – Research and Technical Services with Cement Concrete and Aggregates Australia (CCAA).

Pakistan: Thatta Cement has appointed Khawaja Muhammad as its chairman. He succeeds Naheed Memon.

Brazil: InterCement has appointed Wilson Nelio Brumer as the chairman of its board of directors. He succeeds Franklin Feder, who has resigned after nearly three years in the position.

Brumer has held chief executive officer (CEO) roles at large companies including Vale, Acesita and Usiminas. He has also been the chairman or on the board of directors at organisations such as BHP Billiton, Cemig, CCR, Direcional Engenharia, Embraer, Localiza, Metso and Fundação Renova. Currently, he is the president of the board of the Brazilian Mining Institute (IBRAM) and, since April 2020, chairman and CEO of InterCement’s controlling shareholder, Mover Participações.

Mexico: Elementia has appointed María de Lourdes Barajas Flores as its chief financial officer (CFO). She succeeds Juan Francisco Sanchez Kramer who will leave the company to, “pursue new personal and professional opportunities.” Barajas Flores was the Director of Administration and Finance for the company’s cement division. Iris Josselin Fernandez Cruz, Elementia’s Head of Corporate Treasury will take over the responsibilities of the Investor Relations area.