SIMON KRONENBERG

Region Head of Latin America

Simon Kronenberg was appointed Region Head Central and East Europe in April 2024, and became a member of the Executive Committee in July 2025. In March 2026, he was appointed Region Head of Latin America.

Background 

Joining Holcim in 2007, Simon became Commercial Director of Holcim Switzerland, Italy, and Spain in July 2015. From October 2020 to April 2024, he served as CEO of Holcim Switzerland, Italy, South Germany and Haut-Rhin. During these four years, he represented Holcim Switzerland as Vice President of cemsuisse and as a Board Member of economiesuisse.

Most recently, Simon was Region Head Central and East Europe from April 2024, a position he held until March 2026.

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, and HEC in Paris.