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Ricardo Naya

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Executive VP of Sustainability, Operations and Ventures at Cemex
📍 Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico

Ricardo Naya is the Executive VP of Sustainability, Operations, and Ventures at Cemex, where he has built a 30-year career. He has extensive international leadership experience, having managed operations in Europe, the US, and Latin America. A graduate of MIT Sloan School of Management, he now focuses on driving innovation and sustainable development globally.

He is passionate about building high-performance teams and driving meaningful change within the construction industry. His posts suggest a strong appreciation for nature and conservation, highlighted by a recent visit to the El Carmen Nature Reserve, a project supported by Cemex for its protection and long-term maintenance.

Unique fact: Ricardo has spent his entire professional career at Cemex, holding numerous leadership roles across the globe since joining in 1996.

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Experience
29 Years
Current Role
Executive VP of Sustainability, Operations and Ventures
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico
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Priorities

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Sustainable Construction
His current role is centered on advancing sustainable development, decarbonization, and promoting innovative technologies to reduce the industry's environmental impact.
Construction Tech
He leads Cemex Ventures, focusing on investing in and partnering with startups, like WtEnergy, that bring disruptive and value-adding technology to the cement value chain.
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Career

Work history

1-2026
Executive VP of Sustainability, Operations and Ventures
Cemex
4-2025 - 12-2025
Executive VP of Sustainability, Operations and R&D
Cemex
2-2019 - 4-2025
President of Cemex México
Cemex
10-2016 - 2-2019
President of CEMEX Colombia
Cemex
7-2014 - 10-2016
Vice President Distribution Segment
Cemex
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Ricardo Naya - Corporate Website - Cemex. Featured in Cemex.com
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Education
2006 - 2007
Sloan Fellow
MIT Sloan School of Management
1991 - 1995
BA
Tecnológico de Monterrey
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