Lisbon, Portugal, October 2024 – CIMPOR, a leading multinational cement group, announces the strengthening of its Executive Committee with the appointment of Adrianno R. Leite Arantes as Chief Operations Officer and Rita Baptista as Chief Human Resources Officer. These leadership additions reflect the company’s dedication to enhancing its operational capabilities and fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
Cevat Mert, CEO of CIMPOR Portugal and Cape Verde, expressed enthusiasm about the appointments: “The recent entry of Rita Baptista and Adrianno Arantes marks a significant reinforcement of our Executive Committee. Rita, with her extensive experience in talent management and organizational transformation, and Adrianno, with his deep industry knowledge and operational leadership, will complement our team and increase our ability to successfully face future challenges while maintaining our focus on the sustainable growth of the company.”
Adrianno R. Leite Arantes brings over two decades of experience in industrial management, particularly in the cement industry. Prior to joining CIMPOR, he held several key leadership roles, including Industrial Director at CSN Cimentos S.A. from September 2022, where he led industrial performance in São Paulo, Brazil. Before that, he spent over 17 years at Holcim, where he served as Industrial Director for Cement Industrial Performance in Brazil and managed multiple plants across the country. His expertise spans industrial operations, project management, and engineering, making him a valuable addition to CIMPOR’s leadership team.
Rita Baptista is a seasoned HR executive with a proven track record in HR transformation and strategic leadership. Prior to joining CIMPOR, she served as Diretora de Recursos Humanos & Organização at bene farmacêutica since July 2023. With a career spanning over two decades, she has held senior HR leadership roles at organizations like OGMA – Indústria Aeronáutica de Portugal, SA, Ageas Seguros, and AXA, where she led HR transformation projects, talent management initiatives, and organizational development strategies. Rita’s extensive experience in global HR leadership, culture change, and executive coaching will play a crucial role in CIMPOR’s continued success.
About CIMPOR:
CIMPOR is a multinational cement group, recently acquired by Taiwan Cement Corporation (TCC) in March 2024. TCC is a Taiwan-based company recognized for its commitment to sustainability, low-carbon technologies, and renewable energy. As one of the largest players in the global cement market, TCC is driving innovation in energy-efficient cement production and cement-based products.
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