CRH Swiss Distribution appoints Nicolas Weinmann as new CEO

BERN, Switzerland – (Google translation) The management of the parent company European CRH Europe Distribution has appointed Nicolas Weinmann new CEO of the Swiss subsidiary. Aged 41, he was previously Chief Operations Officer (COO) and member of the Swiss Directorate at HRC Distribution. He took office on July 1, 2013 the new company headquarters in Bern. A Laupenstrasse 18, 70 employees from different core functions work under one roof to the success of the company.

As CEO, Nicolas Weinmann is responsible for approximately 2,500 employees. With BauBedarf, Richner, Gétaz Miauton and Regusci Reco brands, they realize a turnover of 1.5 billion Swiss francs in Switzerland. Erik de Groot, who led the company acting in recent months, will concentrate fully on his new position of Director Organizational Development at CRH Europe Distribution.

Here is what Erik de Groot about this recruitment: “I am delighted that Nicolas Weinmann becomes our CEO. Its profile is perfect: it is competent, action-oriented and has already implemented its successful managerial skills in various situations. Competition is fierce in the construction sector and the market is demanding. In the coming months, it will also be continuing to advance the implementation of our new strategy. Nicolas Weinmann knows the Swiss market and our company. It has everything to successfully lead CRH Swiss Distribution “The words of Nicolas Weinmann on his appointment.” As a total solution provider for construction projects, CRH Swiss Distribution is a market leader. Our 2,500 employees are the foundation of our success. I am delighted to assume responsibility as CEO and actively participate in the future development of our company. The pooling of resources in the new premises of our headquarters in Bern is an important step in the implementation of our strategy. I’m sure we can better use existing synergies and Bern also become internationally attractive location for our business. We are proud that our new headquarters is in Bern. “Management warmly thank Erik de Groot for his commitment over the past month and address him and Nicolas Weinmann his best wishes for the future.

About CRH Swiss Distribution

CRH Swiss Distribution, part of the Irish group CRH supplier of building materials, is a Swiss leader in the construction industry business enterprise. With its brands BauBedarf, Gétaz Miauton, Regusci Reco and Richner, it operates on 120 sites in all language regions of Switzerland and offers building materials, bathrooms, tiles, home automation products, kitchens, tools, wood and hardware . The group employs some 2,500 employees. In 2012, its turnover amounted to 1.5 billion Swiss francs.

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