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CEO TODAY MIDDLE EAST AWARDS 2020 94 Manufacturing Talaat El Lahham CEO of Ciment de Sibline Born in Lebanon on June 1949, holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the American University of Beirut – Lebanon. Held many senior positions during the past 45 years and have worked in various industries during his career. Currently is the Chief Executive Officer at SIBLINE (Ciment de Sibline sal) in Lebanon which is one of the major producers of Clinker and Cement in the country. Prior to SIBLINE, he has worked in fewcompanies specialized inproject management for construction, start up and commissioning of 6 cement plants in the Middle East region. As well, he has worked for over 14 years in the telecommunication industry where he was the chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Cell C, one of the three cellular network operators in South Africa and Group Chief Executive Officer at Telcom Group (This Group rolled out a series of telecommunications operations in Africa). He has represented Lebanese cement sector at various national and international forums. www. s ibl inelb.com Firm Profile SIBLINE is one of the major clinker and cement producers in the Republic of Lebanon. Sibline currently produces 3,400 tons of clinker per day. Thus, resulting with an annual production of cement exceeding 1.35 Million tons. In addition, SO.IME Liban sal, a subsidiary company of SIBLINE, produces readymix concrete at an annual capacity of 200,000m3. Sibline products include Lightweight and regular blocks. SIBLINE (Ciment de Sibline sal), is located in Mount Lebanon district, in Iklim El Kharoub, Shouf area that is situated at the entrance of the southern part of the country. Yet, the company headquarters are located in Beirut. SIBLINE is a joint stock company with a capital of LBP 120,225,750,000 (US$ 80,000,000). SIBLINE currently provides 530 job positions and puts forward indirect employment for more than 800 people in the domain of logistics, transportation and distribution of cement and other products. Mission To give shape to ideas, by providing our customers with cement based solutions, our people with careers worth having, our communities with responsible citizenship and our shareholders with value. Vision We strive to be the preferred cement based solutions provider for our customers in the communities we serve. Accountability We are accountable for our actions and outcomes. We focus on finding solutions and achieving results. We apply sustainable practices in our businesses. We commit to build a healthy and safe work environment.