Lafarge Africa Plc Appoints Rajesh Surana as Non-Executive Director Following Resignation of Grant Earnshaw

Lafarge Africa Plc, one of Nigeria’s leading cement manufacturing companies, has announced the resignation of Mr. Grant Earnshaw from the company’s Board of Directors.

The resignation of Mr. Earnshaw, who served as a Non-Executive Director of the company, took effect from 6th April 2023.

In a statement released by the company, Lafarge Africa Plc expressed its appreciation for Mr. Earnshaw’s immense contributions to the growth of the company and wished him well in his future endeavors.

The company also announced the appointment of Mr. Rajesh Surana as a Non-Executive Director, effective from 27th April 2023. Mr. Surana, a well-known entrepreneurial “P&L” leader in the industry, is a Chartered Accountant and Chartered Company Secretary with over 20 years of experience in leading multinationals across several countries and continents.

According to the company’s statement, Mr. Surana’s strategic vision in problem-solving has led to multiple successful mergers and acquisitions, turnarounds, and startups.

He holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the Shri Ram College of Commerce, Delhi University; an FCA, Accounting from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, and FCS, Corporate Laws & Secretarial from the Institute of Company Secretaries of India.

Mr. Surana joined Holcim Group in 2005 as Head of Finance and Company Secretary and has served in various capacities, including Chief Executive Officer and Country Representative across Asia and Africa. He is currently the Area Manager East & South Africa in Holcim.

In addition to his extensive professional experience, Mr. Surana has served as a Board member of the International Chamber of Commerce & Industry, French Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce, American International School, Dhaka, and Overseas School of Colombo.

He is also a member of The European Business Climate Dialogue and a Founding Member & President of Dhaka Indian CEOs Group.

Lafarge Africa Plc’s appointment of Mr. Surana as a Non-Executive Director is expected to strengthen the company’s Board and bring his wealth of experience to bear in advancing the company’s strategic goals.