Ram Muthu

Member of Executive Committee Holcim Group - Head of Operational Excellence

Zug, Zug, Switzerland

About

Starting my career at Holcim 20 years ago, I currently serve as a member of the Executive Committee and Head of Operational Excellence. My journey within the Group has evolved from financial leadership, project management to driving global strategy and M&A, manufacturing transformation, and operational performance across international markets. In my current role, I lead a cross-functional mandate that integrates Cement Manufacturing, Decarbonization, Geocycle, Process Innovation, Procurement, Logistics, Trading, and Holcim MAQER, all of which are key operational functions within the Group. I am passionate about driving operational efficiency while accelerating decarbonization across our operations to deliver on our commitment to sustainable construction and profitable growth. I firmly believe that true excellence is built through people. I am committed to fostering a culture of collaboration, growth, performance and continuous learning, where teams are empowered to innovate, challenge convention, and lead transformation across the business. For me, operational excellence is the engine that advances our purpose of building progress for people and the planet, while enabling the successful delivery of our NextGen Growth 2030 strategy.

Experience

  • Holcim (21 yrs)
    • Member of Executive Committee Holcim Group - Head of Operational Excellence
      Jul 2025 - Present · 1 yr 1 mo

    • Head of Operational Excellence and Group Strategy
      May 2024 - Jul 2025 · 1 yr 3 mos

      Operational Excellence combines Group Functions of Cement Manufacturing, Decarbonisation, Geocycle, Procurement, Logistics, Investments and Trading

    • Head of Strategy
      Apr 2019 - Jul 2025 · 6 yrs 4 mos

      Head of Strategy for Holcim Group

  • Member Board of Directors at Ambuja Cements Ltd.(A LafargeHolcim Group Company)
    Dec 2020 - Sep 2022 · 1 yr 10 mos