Omya Executive and Leadership Team

Said Tassera, the Chief Financial Officer at Omya, directs the global financial architecture and fiscal health of the organization. Overseeing capital allocation, the Chief Financial Officer ensures that investments in calcium carbonate and dolomite production remain aligned with long-term profitability goals. This leadership role involves managing complex international tax structures and currency risks inherent in worldwide specialty chemical distribution. By optimizing internal audit processes and financial reporting, Said Tassera directly impacts the company's ability to scale operations across diverse industrial markets. Tassera maintains rigorous oversight of liquidity and debt management, providing the necessary stability for the firm to pursue strategic acquisitions. Through precise financial modeling and risk assessment, the Chief Financial Officer supports the executive board in maintaining a competitive edge within the global industrial minerals landscape, ensuring consistent value creation for all stakeholders involved in the enterprise.

Eric Mutizwa, the Chief Financial Officer (Americas) at Omya, manages the regional financial operations and budgetary frameworks across the North and South American markets. Overseeing local cost structures, the Chief Financial Officer (Americas) ensures that regional production facilities for industrial minerals maintain peak operational efficiency. This leadership role involves coordinating with supply chain teams to mitigate inflationary pressures on raw material procurement. By implementing advanced financial forecasting tools, Eric Mutizwa directly impacts the regional profitability of the building materials and life sciences divisions. Mutizwa drives the integration of regional financial data into the broader corporate reporting system, facilitating transparent communication with global leadership. Through the strategic management of regional assets and working capital, the Chief Financial Officer (Americas) secures the financial foundation required for sustained growth and market penetration throughout the Western Hemisphere, ultimately strengthening the overall competitive position of the company.

Charles-Etienne Houssa, the President at Omya, architects the overarching corporate strategy and drives the global mission of the organization. Overseeing the integration of industrial mineral production with specialty chemical distribution, the President ensures that the company maintains its leadership position in the forest products and polymer sectors. This leadership role involves setting the long-term vision for technological advancement and sustainable manufacturing practices. By fostering collaboration across international business units, Charles-Etienne Houssa directly impacts the company's ability to penetrate new life sciences markets. Houssa manages high-level relationships with key industry partners and stakeholders, ensuring that the corporate mission remains focused on delivering high-performance calcium carbonate solutions. Through the alignment of operational goals with market demands, the President secures the firm's reputation for quality and reliability, guiding the organization toward continued expansion and excellence in the global industrial minerals industry.

Lear Haulsee, the President, Omya Minerals (Asia Pacific) at Omya, directs all commercial and operational activities throughout the Asia Pacific region. Overseeing the expansion of mineral processing capabilities, the President, Omya Minerals (Asia Pacific) ensures that regional output meets the rising demand for high-quality fillers and pigments. This leadership role involves navigating complex regulatory environments and local market dynamics to optimize the distribution of specialty chemicals. By spearheading initiatives to increase market share in the building materials sector, Lear Haulsee directly impacts the regional revenue growth of the company. Haulsee coordinates with global research teams to adapt product offerings to specific regional requirements, ensuring that the company remains at the forefront of innovation. Through the effective management of regional teams and infrastructure, the President, Omya Minerals (Asia Pacific) drives operational excellence and secures a dominant market presence across the diverse and rapidly evolving Asia Pacific landscape.

Olav Bergset, the President, Americas at Omya, executes the strategic growth plan for the entire American region. Overseeing the production and distribution of calcium carbonate and dolomite, the President, Americas ensures that the company effectively serves the forest products and polymer industries. This leadership role involves optimizing the regional supply chain to enhance service delivery and customer satisfaction. By driving operational improvements and fostering a culture of safety and efficiency, Olav Bergset directly impacts the company's regional performance and market competitiveness. Bergset manages the alignment of regional business objectives with the global corporate strategy, ensuring that local operations contribute to the overall success of the firm. Through the strategic deployment of resources and the development of key client relationships, the President, Americas secures a robust market position, enabling the company to capitalize on emerging opportunities within the building materials and life sciences sectors across the Americas.