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Jan Philipp Jenisch

Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors at Amrize
Board
Since June 2, 2025
Age
58 years
Education
Earned an MBA from the University of Fribourg in 1993 and received a Dr. h.c. in 2021.
Tenure
Joined AMRZ in 2023 as Chairman of the Parent Board and became CEO and Chairman following the spin-off, effective on 06-02-2025.

Also at Amrize

DRS
Denise R. Singleton
Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary
IJ
Ian Johnston
Chief Financial Officer
JH
Jaime Hill
President, Building Materials

About

Jan Philipp Jenisch is a seasoned executive who is 58 years old as of March 31, 2025. He holds an MBA from the University of Fribourg, which he earned in 1993, and was later honored with a Dr. h.c. in 2021 for his leadership accomplishments.

Before joining AMRZ, he held top executive roles at globally recognized companies. He served as the CEO of Sika AG from 2012 to 2017, leading the firm to become part of the Swiss Market Index, and then as CEO of Holcim from 2017 until April 2024, where he drove innovative and sustainable transformation.

At AMRZ, his leadership journey began in 2023 when he joined as Chairman of the Parent Board, and he transitioned to the role of Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors following the spin-off, which became effective on 06-02-2025. This progression underscores his deep expertise in corporate leadership and strategic growth.

$AMRZ Performance Under Jan Philipp Jenisch

Past Roles

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
HolcimNon-Executive Chairman May 2024 - May 2025 Led non-executive oversight following his CEO tenure; role concluded at the Annual General Meeting
HolcimChief Executive Officer 2017 - April 2024 Transformed the company into a leader in advanced building solutions with strong financial performance
Sika AGChief Executive Officer 2012 - 2017 Set new performance standards and achieved SMI membership

Fixed Compensation

Data from  FY 2024
Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
Base Salary (Jan 1 - Apr 30, 2024)$1,992,600 January 1, 2024 to April 30, 2024Converted from CHF using rate of 1.1070
Base Salary (May 1, 2024 onward)$1,605,150 Starting May 1, 2024Adjusted upon transition to Non-Executive Chairman role
Holcim Pension Fund$2,876,595 Year ended December 31, 2024Pension benefit payment
Holcim Supplementary Pension Fund$348,324 Year ended December 31, 2024Pension benefit payment
GEMINI Collective Foundation$2,160,170 Year ended December 31, 2024Pension benefit payment
Car Allowance$9,594 2024Converted from CHF using exchange rate 1.1070
Expense Allowance$7,380 2024Converted from CHF using exchange rate 1.1070
Garden Leave Pay$2,435,400 Upon TerminationApplicable for voluntary, involuntary (without cause), retirement, and change in control terminations
Bonus Upon Termination$830,250 Upon TerminationApplies to voluntary, involuntary (without cause), death, disability, retirement, and qualifying termination
Equity Vesting Upon Termination$33,362,567 Upon TerminationFor involuntary (without cause), death, disability, retirement, and qualifying termination

Performance Compensation

Data from  FY 2024

Cash Incentive Award

Metric/DetailValueAdditional Details
Threshold$415,125
Target$830,250
Maximum$1,660,500
Final Payout Factor173.2%
Final Cash Incentive Award$1,437,993 Calculated as Target multiplied by the final payout factor
Performance PeriodJanuary 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024
Performance Metrics & WeightsFree Cash Flow After Leases (35%), Recurring EBIT Growth (20%), Relative Sales & Recurring EBIT Growth (30%), Non-Financial Performance (15%)

Performance Stock Units (PSUs)

Metric/DetailValueAdditional Details
Performance MetricsEPS (33.3%), ROIC (33.3%), Sustainability Goals (33.3%) Sustainability includes net CO2 emissions, waste recycled, and freshwater withdrawals
Performance Period2024 – 2026 (measured in 2026)
EPS Target5% annual growth
ROIC Target11% for 2026
Payout Range0% to 200%
Grant DateMarch 1, 2024
Grant Date Fair Value$857,012
Grant Date Stock PriceCHF 61.90 (converted using 1.1070)
Units (Threshold / Target / Maximum)5,267 / 10,533 / 21,066

Performance Stock Options (PSOs)

Metric/DetailValueAdditional Details
Performance MetricRelative Total Shareholder Return vs Peer Group
Performance Period2024 – 2028, measurement ends December 31, 2028
Vesting Multiples75th Percentile: 100%, 60th Percentile: 50%, 50th Percentile: 25%, Below 50th Percentile: 0%
Grant DateMarch 1, 2024
Grant Date Stock PriceCHF 71.21 per share
Grant Date Fair Value$4.02 per option Calculated using the Black-Scholes model
PSOs Granted (Threshold / Target / Maximum)19,552 / 39,105 / 78,209
Expiration & Additional DetailsExpiration: March 1, 2034; Dividend Yield: 0.00%; Volatility: 23.84%; Risk-Free Rate: 1.08%; Expected Life: 7.5 years Special treatment applies for Parent PSOs held by Amrize employees on the Ex-Dividend Date