Course Lecturer: Dr. h.c. Jan Jenisch

Jan Jenisch has served as CEO and Chairman of two Swiss Market Index (SMI) listed companies and is now the designated Chairman and CEO of the planned spin-off of Holcim’s North American business, Amrize, which is set to become an independent U.S.-listed entity in June 2025. He will continue to serve as Chairman of Holcim’s Board until its Annual General Meeting in May 2025.

Joining Holcim as CEO in 2017, Jenisch successfully transformed the company into a leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions. Under his leadership, Holcim reached a new level of financial performance based on a superior earnings profile, with industry-leading margins and a strong balance sheet. Prior to Holcim, Jenisch was CEO of Sika AG from 2012 to 2017, where under his leadership, Sika set new performance standards for sales and profitability, becoming a member of the Swiss Market Index.

Jenisch brings deep experience successfully leading organic and inorganic growth at the enterprise level, with a strong track record in operational performance. He has deep institutional knowledge of Holcim and its customers, markets and external stakeholders, and has led the company’s investment and growth in the North American market.

Jenisch studied in the U.S. and Switzerland, obtaining his MBA from the University of Fribourg. In 2021, he received a Dr. h.c. for his accomplishments as CEO of two SMI companies.