New CEO for Sika
Published by Rebecca Bowden,
Assistant Editor
World Cement,
Sika has appointed Paul Schuler, currently Regional Manager Europe Middle East Africa (EMEA), as CEO as of 1 July 2017. He succeeds Jan Jenisch, who is to become the new CEO of LafargeHolcim.
Paul Schuler has been with Sika for 29 years and has been a member of the group management since 2007. From 2007 – 2012, he served as Regional Manager North America, becoming Regional Manager EMEA in 2013. Paul Schuler has played a key role in developing and executing Sika’s successful growth strategy.
His contributions to Sika’s success include high growth rates, significant improvements in efficiency and profitability as well as responsibility for major acquisitions.
Paul Hälg, Chairman of the Board: “I am delighted that the Board has appointed Paul Schuler as our new CEO. He has been a member of the Group Management for more than 10 years and has a highly successful track record in his leadership of two out of four Sika regions. His competent and energetic leadership style will ensure the continuation of Sika’s growth strategy. I look forward to working together with him and in achieving our strategic targets 2020.” Paul Schuler: “I am excited about my new role and look forward to working with Sika’s global leadership team. I am committed to continuing our growth strategy, meeting our targets for 2020 and further developing Sika’s global business.”
Paul Hälg: “I would like to thank Jan Jenisch for his outstanding leadership and accomplishments over the past 20 years. As CEO he has led Sika to an accelerated growth strategy and to a new performance level. While I regret his departure I wish him all the best for his future.”
Read the article online at: https://www.worldcement.com/europe-cis/22052017/new-ceo-for-sika/
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