HOLCIM @ ONE YOUNG WORLD 2026

NEXT STOP: CAPE TOWN! 🇿🇦

Meet the NextGen Leaders Shaping the Future of Sustainable Construction
 

The countdown is on! From 3–6 November, Holcim’s next generation of leaders will represent us at the One Young World Summit in Cape Town, South Africa.

Driven by our Holcim Spirit—Purpose, People, and Performance—our delegation will share how we are shaping the future of sustainable construction and building the NextGen cities of the future, enabled by our sustainable building solutions.

Our journey with One Young World started back in 2021, and every year it inspires our people to spark change both inside and outside Holcim. Follow along as we gear up for Cape Town!

Discover more about the Future of Sustainable Construction.

MEET OUR 2026 AMBASSADORS
 

From local innovation to global impact, meet the Holcim ambassadors representing us at the One Young World 2026 summit in Cape Town! This year’s delegation is ready to connect with 2,200+ young leaders from around the world. Together, they will share how we are driving #NextGenGrowth and building progress for people and the planet.

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Laura Gomez

Communication Technician, Holcim Spain

“Innovation isn't created by machines, but by people exchanging ideas. Seeing my team live the Holcim Spirit with passion proves that people driven by purpose are unstoppable. After One Young World, I aim to empower others to take ownership of the future, turning global insights into real action for a more sustainable, greener, and connected world.”

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Meena Gorgy

Lead - Technical Sales, Holcim Egypt

“What motivates me most about representing Holcim is the chance to collaborate with global changemakers and discover innovative ways to advance sustainable building. Afterward, I hope to translate those global insights into real-world action in Egypt, helping our clients shift toward green solutions. My goal is to show that taking small, smart steps locally can create a meaningful, long-term impact for both our business and the planet.”

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Lorena Yepes

Talent Acquisition And Training Coordinator, Holcim Americas Business Services

“OYW is a unique platform that motivates me to amplify how diversity of thought and inclusive leadership drive true innovation within Holcim on a global stage. I am also driven by the belief that young professionals hold the key to accelerating corporate transformation. After this experience, I expect to bring back fresh, disruptive perspectives to our industry.”

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Jose Daniel Gomez

Strategic Planning Manager, Holcim Mexico

“It is a real honor to represent Holcim Mexico at One Young World, and what excites me most is the opportunity to learn from people across cultures and bring that energy back to our teams. I have been lucky to have mentors who opened doors for me, and I hope to pay that forward by helping frontline ideas reach decision-makers and creating more opportunities for others to grow.”

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Mariana-Petronela Petre

Recruitment & Candidate Experience Specialist, Holcim Romania

“I measure the value of every opportunity by one simple question: Who else will grow because I had it? Representing Holcim at One Young World is a privilege, but the real impact begins when I return. I want to share this experience in a way that helps others see possibilities they hadn’t imagined for themselves. I don’t believe experiences are meant to be collected. I believe they’re meant to be passed on.”

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Desmond Tosam Chiaboh

Commercial Performance Analyst, Cameroon

“Representing Holcim at One Young World 2026 allows me to champion responsible technology and demonstrate how data-driven innovation powers our sustainable transition. True progress takes more than advanced tools, it requires a transformative mindset, which is why connecting with global changemakers at OYW is so pivotal. Returning from the summit, I am excited to turn global insights on AI and efficiency into concrete strategies that drive our NextGen Growth 2030 vision forward, because real change starts with us.”

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Ewa Możyszek

Talent Nextgen Program Trainee, Holcim Poland

“I am extremely excited about this opportunity and everything I will learn and experience throughout it. What I am looking forward to most is meeting so many inspiring people. I hope to return highly motivated to drive real value for both Holcim and our planet.” “I am extremely excited about this opportunity and everything I will learn and experience throughout it. What I am looking forward to most is meeting so many inspiring people. I hope to return highly motivated to drive real value for both Holcim and our planet.”

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Bence Szalóki,

Legal Counsel, Holcim Hungary

“Being a Holcim Ambassador at One Young World 2026 is a unique privilege to champion how Legal & Compliance and sustainable innovation go hand in hand. I am motivated to learn from global leaders to help navigate the complex regulatory landscapes of sustainability and decarbonization back home. Following the Summit, I aim to inspire local initiatives that make our commitment to a net-zero future even more impactful.”

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Danielle Dawson

Technical Innovation Manager, Holcim UK

“I love having my thinking challenged, so what motivates me about representing Holcim at One Young World is having the opportunity to learn from others' whose experiences and perspectives are completely different to mine. The best ideas come from curiosity and openness, and I hope to bring fresh perspectives back to Holcim. I want to generate new ideas, have stronger collaboration but to also inspire others to think innovatively so we can all think a little differently about how sustainable construction can look.”

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Harriet Wilson

Quarry Manager, Holcim Australia

“Representing Holcim at the One Young World Summit provides a unique platform to collaborate with global changemakers. By translating fresh perspectives from international peers into actionable business strategies, we can implement scalable, data-driven sustainability frameworks back in daily operations.”

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Shevyn Marshall

Business Analyst, Holcim UAE

“I am absolutely thrilled to represent Holcim and network with a diverse group of young leaders who, like me, are catalysts for positive change. Following the summit, I look forward to leveraging these global insights to advocate for agile workforce upskilling in the UAE, ensuring our teams at Holcim remain proactive drivers of sustainable, tech-enabled building solutions.”

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Maily Guillon

Distribution Sector Manager, Lafarge France

“Representing Holcim at One Young World 2026 would be a unique opportunity to turn my passion for sustainability into an even greater impact for the construction industry. I hope to bring back new ideas that help accelerate circular solutions, reduce our environmental footprint, and inspire more young people, especially women, to help shape the future of construction. Ultimately, I want to contribute to building progress for both people and the planet, one concrete action at a time.”

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Nicolae Sili

Specialist In The Domain Of Environmental Protection, Moldova

“Being selected for One Young World 2026 means having the opportunity to proudly represent Holcim’s high ambitions on a global stage. Learning alongside purpose-driven peers motivates me to push the boundaries of what we can achieve in environmental protection and sustainability. Following this experience, I aim to inspire my colleagues, share best practices across our teams, and help turn big sustainable ideas into daily reality.”

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Sonja Thomi

Digital Rollout Project Manager Plants of Tomorrow, Holcim Switzerland

“It’s a huge honor and a unique opportunity to represent Holcim at OYW. I love connecting with new people and learning from their stories, so doing that on a global stage is incredibly exciting. I'm really looking forward to being surrounded by amazing people and fresh ideas, and bringing that spark of inspiration back to my work.”

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Shivansh Sharma

Consultant Data Science, Holcim Services India

“To me, representing Holcim at One Young World 2026 means having a platform to turn big sustainability goals into tangible progress. What motivates me most is learning how diverse global industries & people from different geographies are solving humanity's toughest challenges and applying those breakthrough ideas directly to our work in sustainable building. My goal afterward is to ignite cross-functional sustainability & cross collaborative initiatives within Holcim that empower young professionals to drive measurable, eco-friendly change.”

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Marcela Vasquez

Capex Business Partner, Holcim Americas Business Services

“What motivates me most about representing Holcim at One Young World 2026 is the opportunity to connect with changemakers from around the world, including both established leaders and young people with fresh perspectives and innovative ideas. I am convinced that this exchange of experiences will expand my perspective, challenge the status quo, and enable me to return with new ideas to create a positive and lasting impact.”

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Mateo Aramburú

Category Manager, Holcim Peru

“Representing Holcim at OYW motivates me to connect with global young leaders and translate that shared learning into actionable, positive changes back home in our organization. I want to bring back ideas and best practices that can contribute to both my organization and my community. For me, attending One Young World is not only a personal opportunity, but also a responsibility to multiply what I learn.”

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Ignacio Belanche

Environmental Engineer, Holcim Corporate Switzerland

“What excites me most about representing Holcim at One Young World is the chance to discuss our environmental efforts with other global ambassadors and reinforce our position as the leader in sustainable construction. I strongly believe this type of collaboration across disciplines is the best way to solve the complex challenges of the future. Ultimately, I aim to leverage these insights and connections directly in my daily work, driving operational excellence, creating sustainable value and stepping into a future management role at Holcim.”

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Rahand Hasan

Country Compensation & Benefits Specialist, Lafarge Iraq

“Representing Holcim at One Young World 2026 is an opportunity to learn from inspiring leaders, and bring fresh ideas back to my community and workplace. As someone passionate about creating opportunities for people to grow, I hope this experience will help me turn global conversations into local action, empowering others, and inspiring the next generation of leaders to believe that their ideas can make a real difference”

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Carlos Ramirez

Innovation Leader, Holcim Colombia

“I am deeply motivated by the opportunity to learn from diverse perspectives and bring back bold, innovative ideas to our daily operations. Following this experience, my goal is to accelerate the transition towards sustainable building solutions in Colombia by empowering my team to challenge the status quo. Ultimately, I hope to translate global inspiration into tangible, on the ground action that drives our net-zero vision forward.”

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Maria Panchana

Development & Talent Coordinator, Holcim Ecuador

“What motivates me most about representing Holcim at One Young World 2026 is the opportunity to learn from inspiring young leaders and bring those perspectives back to create meaningful change within Holcim. I am passionate about developing people and creating opportunities for young talent and women to grow, lead and make an impact. I hope to turn this experience into action by challenging the way we think about leadership, talent and inclusion, and ultimately multiply its impact beyond myself.”

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Marlon Garcia

Head Retail Sales, Holcim El Salvador

“I’m really excited to represent Holcim and El Salvador and to share our purpose of building progress for people and the planet. Engaging with different cultures and young professionals will enrich us with fresh ideas, perspectives, and experiences, not only to achieve our performance objectives, but also to strengthen our leadership by learning from others.”

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Asfand Yar Munir

R&D Engineer, Holcim Corporate France

“As a company at the forefront of decarbonization, I am motivated by the opportunity to show international participants how Holcim is revolutionizing the construction sector while sharing our core values and culture. Connecting with like-minded innovators will keep me abreast of global developments and ignite fresh ways of thinking. Afterward, I hope to translate these new insights into actionable ideas that further accelerate our sustainability goals and inspire positive change within our organization.”

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Andrea Rosso

Maintenance & Capex Manager, Holcim Italy

“Representing Holcim at One Young World 2026 is an exciting opportunity to bring my energy and curiosity for discovering new global realities to an international stage. What motivates me most is the chance to actively contribute to building a strong network of young leaders dedicated to continuous improvement coming from all around the world!”

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Mohamed Belgueloul

Training Coordinator, Lafarge Algeria

“I am thrilled to meet colleagues from across the globe to share fresh perspectives and spark transformative thoughts and ideas. It gives us a unique stage to highlight our collective talent, demonstrate our industry know-how, and show the world how Holcim leads with purpose towards a sustainable future.”

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Luka Veljovic

Supply Chain Manager, Xella

“What motivates me the most is learning from other young leaders worldwide and bringing those insights into our agenda. I hope to leave with a stronger network and sharper ideas to help drive real change.”

INSPIRING CONVERSATIONS FROM OUR AMBASSADORS
 

Our delegates are channeling their inspiration and skills into impactful transformation projects across Holcim. From advancing the circular economy to fostering innovation and sustainable growth, our ambassadors are turning ideas into action.

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