Amrize announced that Baris Oran will become chief financial officer effective April 1, 2026, succeeding Ian Johnston who will remain with the company as a senior advisor to ensure a smooth transition.
Oran brings a track record from GXO Logistics, where he built a finance organization to support the company’s spin‑off from XPO. His experience in scaling finance functions in high‑growth, logistics‑heavy environments is expected to strengthen Amrize’s financial stewardship as the company pursues its ASPIRE margin‑expansion program and a $900 million capital‑expenditure plan for 2026.
The appointment comes as Amrize delivers strong 2025 results: $11.8 billion in revenue and $3.0 billion in Adjusted EBITDA, and sets 2026 guidance of 4‑6% revenue growth and 8‑11% EBITDA growth. The new CFO will oversee the execution of these targets and the planned acquisition of PB Materials, a leading aggregates business in West Texas, expected to close in Q1 2026.
Management highlighted that the CFO transition will provide continuity while injecting fresh expertise in post‑spin‑off financial stewardship. The company’s net leverage ratio of 1.1x and free cash flow of $1.5 billion in 2025 underpin a $1 billion share‑repurchase authorization and dividend plan, reinforcing shareholder returns.
Segment performance shows that the Building Materials segment drove most of the 2025 revenue, while the Building Envelope segment faced headwinds from a softer residential roofing market. Oran’s experience in managing segment‑level finance will help optimize cost structures and capitalize on growth opportunities in infrastructure and commercial construction.
Analysts have maintained a positive outlook on Amrize’s 2026 guidance, citing the ASPIRE program’s projected 70‑basis‑point margin expansion and over $250 million in synergies through 2028. The CFO appointment is viewed as a strategic move to sustain financial discipline and support the company’s growth trajectory.
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