GCC, RI - Committees

Audit and Corporate Practices Committee

Consisting of 3 independent members and their alternates, the committee advises the Board of Directors on matters related to audit, risk management, best corporate practices, compliance, evaluation and compensation.

Diversity and Inclusion Committee

The committee is integrated by 11 core members and 29 champions and ensures respectful treatment for all employees and vendors, as well as equal opportunities for recruitment, personal development, and professional and social growth, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, physical abilities, religion, ideology or age.

Ethics Committee

The committee, integrated by 7 members who are rotated periodically, enforces GCC’s code of ethics by promoting our values throughout the company.

We encourage our stakeholders to submit their inquiries and suggestions related to ethics and governance through the following anonymous communication channels:

E-mail: gcc@ethic-line.com
Phone: 01 800 062 4008
Website: www.ethic-line.com/GCC

Sustainability Committee

Led by the CEO and integrated by 12 members, the committee is in charge of developing GCC’s sustainability strategy, while identifying impacts, risks and opportunities that may arise in the social and environmental fields.

Member	Audit and Corporate Practices Committee	Sustainability Committee
Enrique Escalante - CEO
Ronald S. Henley - US Division President
Marco Ramírez - MX Division President
Rogelio González - Chief Corporate, Technical and Operations Officer
Luis Carlos Arias - CFO
Luis Amaya - Chief Energy Officer
Maik Strecker - Chief Planning Officer
Gina Lotito - VP of Environmental and Energy
Doug Roark - VP of Operations
Benjamin Morales - Innovation Manager
Ismael Terrazas - Sustainability Specialist
Fernando Ruiz Sahagún - Director
Luis Nicolau Gutiérrez - Director
Héctor Medina Aguiar - Director

Fernando Ruiz Sahagún

Fernando Ruiz has been a member of the Board of Directors of GCC since 2006. He also serves on the Board of Directors of Bolsa Mexicana de Valores, S.A.B. de C.V., Fresnillo PLC, Grupo Creatica, S.A. de C.V., Grupo Financiero Santander, S.A.B. de C.V., Grupo Mexico, S.A.B. de C.V., Grupo Nacional Provincial, S.A.B., Grupo Palacio de Hierro, S.A.B. de C.V., Grupo Pochteca, S.A.B. de C.V., Kimberly Clark de México, S.A.B. de C.V., Mexichem, S.A.B. de C.V., Rassini, S.A.B. de C.V. and of S.D. Indeval, S.A. de C.V.

Mr. Ruiz is a founding partner and advisor of the firm Chevez, Ruiz, Zamarripa y Cía., S.C. He has been a member of the Tax Advisory Council of the Mexican Ministry of Finance and Public Credit, as well as of the Honorary and Governing Board of the Colegio de Contadores Públicos de México, A.C. (Association of Public Accountants of Mexico). Additionally, he was President of the Fiscal Commission of the Business Coordinating Council.

Mr. Ruiz holds a degree in Public Accounting from the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México and was a professor in tax matters at the Universidad Anáhuac.

Rómulo Jaurrieta Caballero

Rómulo Jaurrieta has been a member of the Board of Directors of GCC since 2006. He has also served as an external auditor, tax consultant, statutory auditor and director of several companies, including: Grupo Citlali, S.A. de C.V., Grupo Copachisa, S.A. de C.V., Grupo Punto Alto, S.A. de C.V. and Inmobiliaria Ruba, S.A. de C.V.

Mr. Jaurrieta is a partner of Gossler, S.C., Instituto Mexicano de Contadores Públicos, A.C. and Colegio de Contadores Públicos de Chihuahua, A.C., where he served as Vice President, Chairman of the Tax Commission and Chairman of the Board of Honor and Justice. Additionally, he is a member of the Academia Chihuahuense de Estudios Fiscales, A.C., where he has held the position of President and other executive positions on the Board.

Mr. Jaurrieta holds a degree in Public Accounting from the University of the State of Chihuahua, where he completed postgraduate studies and has been a professor, as well as in Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey.

Héctor Medina Aguiar

Héctor Medina has been a member of the Board of Directors of GCC since 2011, formerly occupying a position on the Board between 1995 and 2009. He also serves on the Board of Directors of Banco Ahorro Famsa, S.A., Institución de Banca Múltiple. Mr. Medina worked at ALFA, S.A.B. de C.V. and was CEMEX's Executive Vice President of Finance and Legal until he retired in 2010. Previously, he was Chairman of the Board of Directors of Universidad Regiomontana, as well as a member of the Supervisory Board of Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey and of the Board of Directors of Axtel, S.A.B. de C.V., among other companies.

Mr. Medina holds a degree in Chemical Engineering from the Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey. Additionally, he holds an MBA from Bradford University and a Diploma in Quantitative Management Methods from Escuela de Organización Industrial in Spain.

Enrique Escalante Ochoa

Enrique Escalante joined GCC in 1999 and has held several senior management positions, starting as President of the Mexico Division. In 2000 he was appointed President of the U.S. Division and in 2015 he was promoted to Chief Executive Officer.

Prior to that, Enrique held positions in various commercial organizations in Mexico, including positions in the lumber industry in Mexico in the departments of finance, planning, sales and marketing. He served as CEO of Plywood Ponderosa de México, S.A. de C.V. and later as President of the Ponderosa Division at Grupo Industrial Durango, S.A. de C.V. Additionally, he has been President of the Portland Cement Association in the United States and is currently a member of the Board of Young Presidents' Organization (YPO) in the Rocky Mountain Chapter in Denver, CO.

Enrique is a graduate of Industrial and Systems Engineering from the Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey. Additionally, he holds an MBA from Cornell University and has participated in several executive programs, including IPADE's D-1 program and Harvard University's Presidents Seminar.

Ronald S. Henley

Ron Henley joined GCC in 2012 as Vice-president of Logistics, then served as Vice-president of Concrete and in 2015 he was appointed President of the United States Division. Previously, he spent 15 years at Boral Industries, Inc. as Vice President of Growth and Improvement, Managing Director of Boral Construction Materials LLC, as well as Vice President of Operations and Vice President of Finance for Boral Bricks.

Ron's expertise extends to various business segments, including operations, project management, asset acquisitions and sales, business integration and expansion, process optimization, financial management, technology transfer and strategic planning.

Ron holds a Bachelor's degree in Finance and Accounting from the University of Missouri. Additionally, he earned the title of Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

Jesús Rogelio González Lechuga

Rogelio Gonzalez joined GCC in 1973 and has held several roles, including: Head of the physicochemical laboratory at the Chihuahua plant, Head of the calcination area, Production Superintendent, Production Manager at the Juarez plant, Manager of Frontier Project Processes at the Samalayuca plant, and Manager of the Juarez and Samalayuca plants. In 2001, he was appointed Mexico Division Director and in 2018 he became the Technical and Operations Officer.

Rogelio holds a degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of the State of Chihuahua. In addition, he holds a Master's Degree in Business Administration from the same university and a Postgraduate Degree in Business Administration from the Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey.

Marco Ramírez Rivera

Marcos Ramirez joined GCC in 1990 and has held various positions in the company as Manager of Technical Sales, Government, Infrastructure and Construction segments. In 2018, he was appointed President of the Mexico Division.

Marcos holds a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from the University of the state of Chihuahua. Additionally, he holds a Master’s Degree in Construction Administration from the Mexican Chamber of Construction Industry. He has also participated in courses on strategic negotiation, leadership, development for executives, as well as management and administrative strategy programs, and awareness and updating of ISO 12 Standards.

Daniel E. Helguera Moreno

Daniel Helguera joined GCC in 2015 as Chief Human Resources Officer. He has 20 years of expertise in the field, having held managerial, strategic and human capital transformation positions. Previously, Daniel led the human resources department in companies in several countries and industries, including: construction, cement, steel, food and technology. Under his guidance, these companies have received Top Companies awards from Grupo Expansión and certifications from the Great Place to Work Institute.

Daniel holds a degree in Public Accounting from the Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey. In addition, he holds a Master's degree in Business Administration from the institution's Business School, a Master's degree in Human Resources Management from Instituto de Empresa in Madrid, and several specializations in human resources.

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