... thecommissioning of new production units. Whereas at the end of the last financial year theGroup had 80,310 employees, by the end of 2011 theheadcount was 80,967. 32Annual Report 2011 Holcim Ltd 100 years ... effect from February 1, 2012, Bernard Fontana tookover as CEO of Holcim Ltd. In Bernard Fontana, Holcim has secured the services of a business leader with many years of international experience. ... Cements Ltd. in India, was appointed Area Manager and a member of the senior management of Holcim Ltd effective January1, 2012. Onne van der Weijde continues to serve as CEO of Ambuja Cements Ltd. ...