Jan Jenisch was appointed CEO of Holcim in 2017. Jan has since led Holcim to a new level of strength, with record profitability levels and industry-leading ESG ratings, on the way to becoming the global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions. He is currently the elected President of the Global Cement and Concrete Association and is a member of the Executive Committee of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD). In addition, he is an active member of the European Round Table for Industry (ERT) and a Board member of the Swiss-Japanese Chamber of Commerce (SJCC). Previously Jan was CEO of Sika AG. Jan Jenisch studied in Switzerland and the US, and graduated from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, with an MBA. In 2021, he received a Dr. h.c. from the University of Fribourg for his accomplishments as CEO of two SMI companies.