Cemex Ventures has appointed Jesús Ortiz as Head of its corporate venture capital platform, with the aim of strengthening its focus on integrating proven technologies and scaling solutions with tangible industrial impact across the construction value chain.

The construction sector is undergoing a structural redefinition. Technological advancement, mounting productivity pressures, and climate urgency are reshaping how assets are designed, delivered, and managed at a global scale. In this evolving landscape, competitive differentiation no longer lies in experimentation, but in the ability to operationalize, integrate, and scale solutions within real-world environments.

Ortiz assumes leadership with a clear mandate: to help translate innovation into tangible competitive advantage by reinforcing the link between corporate strategy, operational execution, and long‑term value creation.

“True transformation occurs when technology moves beyond pilot stages and becomes embedded within the operating model. Our focus is straightforward: integrate capabilities, scale solutions, and deliver measurable impact in active environments,” said Jesús Ortiz, Head of Cemex Ventures.

Over recent years, Cemex Ventures has evolved into a global collaboration platform connecting corporates, entrepreneurs, and investors with the shared objective of modernizing the built environment and strengthening its resilience.

As part of Cemex’s broader transformation, Cemex Ventures plays a strategic role in supporting the company’s long‑term objectives by identifying, integrating, and scaling technologies that are intended to strengthen operational performance, efficiency, and sustainability across Cemex’s global footprint. From its position within the organization, Cemex Ventures aims to contribute to the future of Cemex by enabling scalable innovation that supports competitiveness and long‑term value creation for shareholders.

Under Ortiz’s leadership, the strategy will focus on:

• Consolidating integrated operating models across the full asset lifecycle.
• Advancing solutions with demonstrated industrial scalability and international reach.
• Aligning operational efficiency and sustainability as interconnected growth drivers.
• Deepening strategic partnerships to accelerate real‑world deployment and large‑scale adoption.

This leadership transition reinforces Cemex Ventures’ ambition to act as a catalyst for structural transformation within the industry. The emphasis is clear: innovation is not an end in itself, but a lever to enhance competitiveness, efficiency, and long‑term sustainability.

The sector’s evolution will not be defined by passing trends, but by disciplined execution, strategic integration, and scalable impact.

Cemex Ventures reaffirms its commitment to seeking to build operational transformation through action.