Medhat Ismail appointed as CEO of Holcim Egypt, effective October 2026

Medhat Ismail has been appointed as CEO of Holcim Egypt, effective October 2026. Before this appointment, he served as Country CEO of Lafarge Iraq, after leading Lafarge Tanzania. His extensive career within Holcim and LafargeHolcim also includes positions as Country Industrial Director at Lafarge Iraq, Head of Geocycle for the Middle East and Africa region, and Head of Geocycle UAE. During his nearly 20-year tenure with Holcim and its affiliated businesses, Medhat has held several senior leadership and operational roles, including GCC Sourcing & Procurement Director, Group Audit Manager, Production Manager and Special Projects Manager at Lafarge Emirates Cement. Earlier in his career, he worked with Orascom Construction PLC in Türkiye and ASEC Cement, developing experience across cement manufacturing, industrial operations, procurement and business management. hashtag # LeadershipAppointment hashtag # CementIndustry hashtag # ConstructionIndustry hashtag # ExecutiveLeadership hashtag # CXOLanesMena