Holcim US Names Ruiz as President, CEO

The board of directors of Holcim (US) Inc., a manufacturer and supplier of cement and mineral components, has named Filiberto Ruiz to serve as the company’s president and CEO. Ruiz’s appointment also includes serving as president and CEO of Aggregate Industries US, a Holcim Group Co.

Additionally, Bernard Terver, currently a member of the Holcim Ltd. Executive Committee, formerly president and CEO of Holcim (US) and Aggregate Industries US, has been named chairman of the board.

“As we look to the future, it is clear that Filiberto is the right choice to lead both organizations,” says Terver. “I am confident that through his leadership we will continue to develop the next generation of leaders from within the organization, maintain our focus on the communities we operate in, the environment and our commitment to delivering the highest quality products and services to our valued customers.”

“Holcim is one of the world’s most distinguished companies, with a 100-year history of commitment to its employees, customers, and the communities in which we operate,” says Ruiz. “It’s a tremendous honor to have been selected to lead this talented team and to build on the success of the past.”

Ruiz has served as the company’s deputy CEO since August 2012 and has been with the company for more than 26 years, holding a range of general management, manufacturing and sales and marketing positions both within and outside of the United States.

Terver has been president and CEO of Holcim (US) since October 2008 and Aggregate Industries United States since 2010. He has more than 30 years’ experience in the cement and mineral components industry both in the United States and internationally.

Holcim (US) Announces Ruiz as Deputy CEO

Bernard Terver, president and CEO of Holcim (US), a manufacturer and supplier of cement and mineral components, will join the Holcim Ltd. Executive Committee. Holcim Ltd. is the international parent company of Holcim (US).

As part of the “Holcim Leadership Journey,” an initiative that streamlines and strengthens operations, Terver also will assume responsibility for the new Group region of North America (Holcim (US), Holcim Canada, Aggregate Industries US) and the United Kingdom (Aggregate Industries UK). Filiberto Ruiz will serve as deputy CEO of Holcim (US) (HUS) and Aggregate Industries US (AIUS). Prior to his promotion, Ruiz was senior VP, sales & marketing for HUS.

Ruiz began his career with the Holcim Group in 1986 as electrical supervisor with Holcim Apasco, Mexico, later becoming plant manager. In 1999, Filiberto became regional vice president, manufacturing, HUS. He returned to Holcim Apasco as cement operations, VP, and moved back to HUS in 2006 as senior VP, manufacturing. He has been in his current role, senior VP, sales & marketing, since 2010.

Terver has been president and CEO of HUS since October 2008, and AIUS since 2010. In the same year, he also became area manager. Bernard joined Holcim in 1994, when his then employer, CEDEST, was acquired by Holcim France. In 1999, he became CEO of Holcim Colombia and in 2003 was appointed area manager for the Andes nations, Central America and the Caribbean.