Holcim Leaders Gather for a Future-Focused Conference on Growth
Holcim Australia and New Zealand Senior Leaders’ Conference focuses on becoming the leading partner for sustainable construction and embedding a performance culture across the company.
Senior leaders from Holcim Australia and New Zealand recently convened on the Gold Coast for the Senior Leaders Conference: New Era of Growth—a day dedicated to strategy, collaboration, and innovation. The event provided a platform for sharing insights, strengthening leadership, and aligning with Holcim’s vision for the future.
Holcim ANZ CEO George Agriogiannis shares his vision for growth, sustainability, and performance at the Senior Leaders Conference.
MC for the day, Dr Ben Hamer, sets the stage for a future-focused discussion at the Holcim ANZ Senior Leaders Conference.
Olympic champion Jess Fox OAM inspires Holcim ANZ leaders with insights on resilience, determination, and high-performance mindset at the Senior Leaders Conference.
Naomi Simson, Founder of RedBalloon, energises Holcim ANZ leaders with insights on purpose-driven leadership, passion, and business growth.
Holcim ANZ leaders collaborate in a hands-on LEGO® team-building activity, reinforcing the Holcim Spirit of Purpose, People, and Performance.
Dr Ben Hamer and Holcim ANZ CEO George Agriogiannis engage in a dynamic conversation on leadership, growth, and the future of sustainable construction.
Setting the Stage for Success
Dr Ben Hamer, a respected futurist and leading expert on the Future of Work, set the tone with thought-provoking insights on navigating industry transformation. His message emphasised agility, innovation, and a forward-thinking mindset—critical for Holcim’s ongoing growth.
George Agriogiannis, CEO of Holcim Australia & New Zealand, outlined the company’s commitment to Purpose, People, and Performance—the core pillars of the Holcim Spirit. As the company moves forward into an exciting new chapter, its mission of “Building progress for people and the planet” will be achieved by serving our customers with iconic infrastructure, industry and building.
Lessons from an Olympic Champion
One of the most inspiring sessions featured Jess Fox OAM, Olympic canoeing champion, who shared her journey to success. Jess’s journey to Olympic Gold at the Tokyo and Paris Games mirrors the qualities needed in business leadership—discipline, adaptability, and the drive to continuously improve. Her powerful message resonated with Holcim’s leaders, reinforcing the mindset required to navigate challenges and achieve excellence in business.
Inspiring Leadership & Purpose-Driven Growth
The afternoon featured an engaging talk by Naomi Simson, Founder of RedBalloon, who spoke about the power of leading with purpose. With authenticity and energy, Naomi shared the challenges and triumphs of her business journey, highlighting the role of passion and persistence in creating long-term success. “Leading with purpose is to start the conversation—to remind everybody, over and over again, of why you do what you do,” she told the audience.
A Culture of Collaboration & Safety
Beyond inspiring talks, leaders participated in team-building activities, reinforcing collaboration and the Holcim Spirit. A strong focus was also placed on Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE)—a key pillar of Holcim’s operations. Jeffrey Giesse, Group Head for HSE, joined the conference virtually from Holcim’s headquarters in Switzerland to highlight the company’s commitment to the safety and wellbeing of its 60,000+ employees worldwide. His message reinforced that sustainable growth must always be built on a foundation of care and responsibility.
Celebrating Success & Looking Ahead
The conference concluded with the Annual Excellence Awards,honouring teams and individuals for their outstanding contributions. As the event came to a close and leaders departed, they carried forward clear strategies and actionable plans to drive Holcim’s next phase of growth.
As Holcim ANZ embarks on this new era of growth, its leaders are more aligned than ever in their commitment to driving sustainable construction, fostering innovation, and delivering industry-leading performance. With clear strategies in place, Holcim is poised to shape the built environment of tomorrow—building progress for people and the planet.
