U.S. and Mexican cement producer GCC announced leadership changes effective Nov. 1, representing a critical step toward accomplishing its 2025 vision and strengthening sustainable growth.
Luis Carlos Arias, GCC’s previous chief financial officer, is now project director. He will be responsible for the planning and execution of the Odessa, Texas, plant expansion and distribution network expansion, one of the biggest growth projects in GCC’s history.
Maik Strecker has been appointed chief financial and planning officer. He joined GCC in 2020 as chief planning officer and has 22 years of industry experience ranging from mergers and acquisitions and business development to product-line management, operations, and sales and marketing within global cement and building materials companies.
Cesar Conde has been promoted to general counsel. He joined GCC in 2006 and has held several positions in the legal department. Conde holds an American and Comparative Law Practice LL.M. from the University of Denver in Colorado.
“I am confident these executives bring proven strategic and execution leadership to the company, and I look forward to the challenges and opportunities ahead,” said Enrique Escalante, GCC’s chief executive officer.
