Hugo Losada

CEO, Emirates Cement

Hugo Losada is the CEO of Emirates Cement, part of EMSTEEL Group, where he leads using well-honed expertise in identifying opportunities for growth and executing projects to optimize efficiencies, product delivery, and overall plant performance.

Losada has over 25 years’ experience as a successful leader, driving savings and growth within the construction, heavy materials, and manufacturing sectors across four continents.

Losada’s impressive track record includes achievements in business acquisitions, turnarounds, divestitures, due diligence, and competitive market analysis, managing budgets exceeding US$ 530 million.

His diverse career includes key leadership roles in renowned global organizations, such as Hume Cement Industries, CEMEX Group (Thailand, Philippines, Venezuela), and ReadyMix (Ireland).

Losada holds an MBA from Carnegie Mellon University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from UCAB in Venezuela.