THUR. 19 JANUARY, 2023-theGBJournal| Mr Michel Puchercos will be retiring from the Board of Directors and as the Group Managing Director/CEO of Dangote Cement Plc effective 28th February 2023, Dangote management announced Wednesday.
His retirement comes three years after his appointment to head Dangote Cement, one the biggest cement companies in Africa.
Mr Arvind Pathak will step in as the new GMD/CEO, and has since recieved Board approval for the top job, effective 1st March 2023.
The company said in a statement signed by its Ag. Company Secretary, EDWARD IMOEDEMHE that the appointment of Mr Arvind Pathak will be included in the Agenda at the next Annual General Meeting for ratification by the shareholders in accordance with the Companies and Allied Matters Act.
Mr Pathak is described as an ”experienced business leader” who worked as MD and CEO of Birla Corporation Ltd before this appointment.
He was the Chief Operating Officer and Deputy Group Managing Director of Dangote Cement Plc until 2021.
With over 30 years of experience in the cement industry, he has worked most of his tenure in turning around businesses, operations and maintenance of plants, as well as leading important greenfield projects.
The Board thanked Mr Michel Puchercos for his commitment and contributions to the Board, and ”wishes him well in his future endeavours while welcoming Mr Arvind Pathak back to the Dangote family and wishing him success in his new role.”
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