Riyadh — Mubasher: Al Jouf Cement Company announced that its board of directors approved the appointment of Samaan Kamel Samaan as an independent member to fill a vacant seat during a meeting held on 29 September 2026.
The appointment is effective immediately and will continue until the end of the current board term on 5 August 2027, according to a bourse filing.
Samaan brings over 35 years of professional and leadership experience in the industrial sector, specifically within the cement and ready-mix concrete industries. His career includes serving as the CEO of Lafarge Jordan Cement and holding a seat on its board of directors.
The new board member also chaired the board of managers at Lafarge Ready Mix and possesses extensive expertise in legal accounting, auditing, financial management, and corporate governance.
Meanwhile, the board's decision remains subject to approval by the company’s shareholders at the next General Assembly meeting.
This appointment follows the vacancy on the board and aligns with the company's efforts to strengthen its leadership with specialized industry expertise.
