BUSINESS REPORTER
Lafarge Cement Zimbabwe has appointed Geoffrey Ndugwa as substantive CEO with effect from December 15.
He replaces Precious Nyika who made a shock exit from the cement manufacturer in September after 18 months at the helm. CFO Amr El Moufay has been holding the fort in an acting capacity.
Prior to his appointment, Ndugwa was CEO for Lafarge Malawi from December 2019 to November 2021.
“Geoffrey brings extensive experience in the cement industry spanning over 17 years in various capacities across Africa. Some of his notable appointments in the past include being commercial director for Bamburi Group in Kenya, GM Innovation and Marketing for Lafarge WAPCO Nigeria PLC, GM Bamburi Group Special Products Limited Kenya, Head of Business Support Barclays Bank Uganda and Sales Manager for Hima Cement Limited Uganda,” Lafarge Zimbabwe board chairman Kumbirayi Katsande said in a statement.
