The World Cement Association (WCA) announces the outcomes of its 7th General Assembly.
Representatives from member organisations participated in the GA, both in-person and virtually, engaging in discussions on current activities, upcoming plans, and the election of new board members. The event concluded with a networking lunch, providing an opportunity for members to connect and exchange ideas.
WCA President, Mr Wei Rushan, who is also the President and Executive Director of China National Building Materials Co. Ltd. (CNBM), delivered an address, discussing pressing industry issues such as carbon trading, overcapacity and key technological developments. Furthermore, he shared insights into the resilience of firms globally, highlighting their ability to navigate adversity and capitalise on opportunities in challenging times.
WCA members were pleased to elect two new Directors: Mr Mohamed Naciri, CIMAT/ CIMAF’s General Managing Director and Mr Matias Cardarelli, PPC’s Chief Executive Officer. Mr Cardarelli replaced Mr Roland van Wijnen who was previously PPC’s representative on the Board of Directors from 2020. The WCA would like to thank Mr van Wijnen for his contributions.
