SIMON KRONENBERG

Region Head Central and East Europe

Simon Kronenberg was appointed Head of Region Central and Eastern Europe in April 2024, and became part of the Executive Committee in July 2025.

Background
 

Simon’s remit covers Holcim’s markets in Central Europe West (Switzerland, Italy, South Germany, and Haut-Rhin), Central Europe (Austria, Czech Republic, Slovenia, and Hungary), Eastern Europe (Serbia, Bulgaria, Croatia, and Greece), as well as Poland, Romania and Moldova.

Joining Holcim in 2007, Simon most recently served as CEO of Holcim Switzerland, Italy, South Germany, and Haut-Rhin. Prior to this, he was the Commercial Director at Holcim Switzerland, Italy, and Spain. For four years, Simon represented Holcim Switzerland on several trade associations, including Cemsuisse and Economiesuisse.

A Swiss national born in 1980, Simon holds a Master's degree in Business Administration from the University of St. Gallen (HSG). He has completed executive education programs at IMD in Lausanne, INSEAD in Fontainebleau, and HEC in Paris.