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Beyond the Glass Ceiling

We are honored and excited to share that Celine Coimbra, CEO of Holcim Trading & Shipping is confirmed to speak at the very first edition of the groundbreaking event dedicated to women leadership in the cement and construction industry! She will share :

– How the girl of Portuguese emigrants in Switzerland, daughter of a construction worker and a cleaning lady, the first in the family to pursue University studies, could become the CEO of the largest cement and construction materials Trading company in the world at 37 years old.
– What it takes to climb the corporate ladder and what is required to keep at the top.
A straightforward view of the beauty and the challenges of top management roles within large corporations, as a woman in a male dominated industry in her presentation Beyond the Glass Ceiling, as an opening key note presenter!

Women in Cement and Construction International Congress 2024 will be held on December 10 and 11, at VidaMar Resort, Madeira, Portugal – register now using the link to card purchase here: https://www.entertix.ro/bilete/21771/women-in-cement-and-construction-international-congress-2024-10-11-decembrie-2024-madeira-portugal.html or by emailing us at contact@industrylink.eu. Using the code CelineC10 will get you an additional 10% discount.



About the Speaker: Céline Coimbra is an accomplished executive with 17 years of experience in the construction materials industry. Currently serving as CEO of Holcim Trading & Shipping, she oversees a global team counting 33 different nationalities and manages a business with annual net sales over a $1 billion. Under her leadership, Holcim Trading has tripled its EBIT in three years and reached records in FCF, redefining and executing a strategy focused on people, transparency, performance, sustainability, digitalization, and efficiency.

Céline’s career spans multiple senior leadership roles at Holcim, including Head of RMX & AGG for Suisse Romande, and strategic positions in Latin and North America. Her expertise in business development, strategy implementation, and performance management has been instrumental in driving growth and operational excellence across diverse markets.
A Portuguese national, Céline holds a Master’s in Structural Mechanics from the University of Coimbra. She has completed advanced leadership training with prestigious institutions, including INSEAD and Ivey League Business School. Fluent in 4 languages, mother of 2 small children, she is passionate about leading change, fostering innovation, and developing sustainable solutions.

Other confirmed Speakers:

  • Maria Isabel Cardenas, Sustainability Senior Director, Cementos Argos
  • Claudene Moorgas, Senior Industry Specialist, Manufacturing, IFC
  • Luyue Tan, Senior Carbon Analyst, London Stock Exchange Group
  • Bodil Wilhelmsson, PhD, Project Leader, Senior Specialist – R&D Cement, Heidelberg Materials
  • Marta Diez, Board Member, British Chamber of Commerce
  • Monika Shrivastava, Head-Sustainability, JSW Cement
  • Yasmine Kaci, R&D Manager, Ecocem
  • Virginia Mendizabal, Assistant Professor, the Polythechnic University of Catalonia (UPC)
  • Gabriela Munguia, Sustainability Officer, Christian Pfeiffer
  • Luciane Mello, Executive Manager Sustainability & ESG, Cimento Apodi
The delegates can choose to also participate to the Sustainability and ESG International Summit held at the same venue on December 11-12 for a combined 3 days experience. This premier summit to be held at the VidaMar Resort Hotel Madeira, Portugal will bring together thought leaders and corporate professionals from around the world to explore the latest trends sustainable finance, decarbonization, legal framework, strategies and innovations in environmental, social, and governance practices.

Secure your spot by registering now for a bundle deal or only for a single event. Sponsorships and speaking opportunities are available at contact@industrylink.eu. Our newsletter subscribers receive half of the registration price off si make sure you subscribe here: Industrylink.eu/#signupnow

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