RAJESH SURANA

Chairman
Rajesh Surana is a dynamic P&L leader with over 23 years of global experience in driving strategic growth, delivering turnaround success, and leading high-impact transformation across the construction and building materials industry. Currently serving as Region CFO for Asia, Middle East & Africa (AMEA) at Holcim Group, Rajesh leads finance, strategy, and M&A for a portfolio exceeding 4 billion CHF.
Previously, he served as Holcim Group’s Group Chief Procurement Officer, overseeing a global spend of 17 billion CHF across 60 countries and delivering record procurement savings. As Area Manager for East & South Africa, he led businesses across five countries, achieving record results and overseeing successful divestments.
Rajesh made a significant mark as CEO of LafargeHolcim Bangladesh (Jan 2016– Feb 2023), where he spearheaded a remarkable turnaround, doubling EBITDA and leading the company to industry-best profitability in a challenging market.
Before his appointment as the CEO of LafargeHolcim Bangladesh, Rajesh Surana held several key leadership roles within the Holcim Group. His previous positions included Chief Financial Officer of Holcim Sri Lanka, Chief Financial Officer of Holcim Services (South Asia), and Head of Finance at Holcim India. These roles equipped him with extensive experience in financial management and strategic planning across multiple markets in the South Asian region.
Rajesh is a Fellow Chartered Accountant, Company Secretary, and a graduate of Shri Ram College of Commerce, India. He has completed senior management programs from IMD Switzerland, HEC Paris, IVEY Canada, and the University of St. Gallen. He is an Indian citizen and Swiss resident.