Mark Trösch

Experience

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  Swiss Armed Forces

  Feb 1990 - Aug 2017

  Major, Chief Operations (S3), Artillery
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  Holcim

  Dec 1996 - Oct 2020

  As member of the Executive Committee of Holcim Trading (www.holcimtrading.com), full scope of responsibilities in Organization, Human Resources, Communication, CSR, Health & Safety and Security for Zurich, Singapore and Miami. Leading the middle office delivering services 24h / 6 days to customers, suppliers and freight carriers. In charge of the commercial execution (post fixture) of the worldwide trades including but not limited to loading and discharge operations, supply chain, export and import documentation, LC's, laytime, invoicing and satisfaction surveys. Trading Strategy, Commercial Plan and Providing seaborne supply chain solutions for cement, clinker, gypsum, slag and fly ash for Africa (French speaking countries) and Mediterranean Basin & Black Sea. Connecting with new suppliers and customers (market development). Taking positions where necessary. Trading Strategy, Commercial Plan and Providing seaborne supply chain solutions for cement, clinker, gypsum, slag and fly ash for Europe, Africa (French speaking countries) and Mediterranean Basin & Black Sea. Connecting with new suppliers and customers (market development). Taking positions where necessary. As member of the Executive Committee of Lafarge Austria (Production and Commercialization of Cement and Concrete), full scope of responsibilities in Organization and Human Resources. Leading various initiatives for improvement of Health and Safety in plant environment. Member of the Board of the Austrian Chamber of Commerce. Efficiency increase by implementation of a leaner organization (OD) , design and rollout of new reward schemes (Compensation & Benefits) and Project Manager for a new HRIS based on Oracle HRM. Senior generalist in HR & Internal communication, member of the H&S management team and Steering Committee of Lafarge Trading and Shipping. Developing and implementing as Lafarge Group project member the Group Leadership Profile, Performance Management Cycle/Tools and Coaching Guide. Developing and implementing new Controlling & Reporting methodology (language, tools), implementing Lafarge HR policies, conducting legal reviews of commercial contracts following the Incoterms and setting minimum standards/clauses, administering IT Network (Windows 3.11, NT, Lotus Notes).

  • Head Organization & Human Resources

    Jun 2018 - Oct 2020

  • Vice President Global Operations

    Sept 2016 - May 2018

  • Head of Trading Region (Senior Manager)

    Jul 2015 - Aug 2016

  • Regional Trading Manager

    Apr 2012 - Jun 2015

  • Director Organization & Human Resources

    Aug 2008 - Apr 2012

  • Organization Development & HRIS Project Manager

    Oct 2005 - Aug 2008

  • Vice - Director Human Resources

    Jul 2000 - Sept 2005

  • Assistant to the Secretary - General

    Dec 1996 - Jun 2000
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  Pensionskasse der Holcim (Schweiz) AG

  Nov 2020 - now

  Chairman Of The Board Of Trustees
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  Holcim Schweiz / Suisse / Svizzera

  Nov 2020 - now

  Chief People Officer

  Executive Member of the Management Board of Holcim Central Europe West (Switzerland, Italy, South Germany & Haut-Rhin). Shaping growth and winning culture and leading people strategies to maintain the leadership in our industries and markets and to deliver outstanding customer experience with our services and products.

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  Schweizerischer Arbeitgeberverband / Union patronale suisse / Unione svizzera degli imprenditori

  Jun 2021 - now

  Board Member