Who is the new CFO of Amrize after the resignation of Baris Oran?

Samuel Poletti, head of strategy and acquisitions at Amrize, has been appointed as the new CFO with immediate effect. Poletti has been part of the company's management since June 2025 (the date of the IPO) and has directly followed the process of separating the North American assets from Holcim, managing the financial and operational aspects of the transaction.

Why did the Amrize stock lose 2% on the Zurich Stock Exchange?

The decline was a negative reaction from the market to the sudden announcement of the resignation of Baris Oran, who had been CFO for just five months. The event was perceived as a sign of instability at the company's financial leadership, especially considering that the stock was already under pressure (it had lost 20% since the beginning of January).

When was Amrize listed on the stock exchange?

Amrize was listed on the stock exchange in June 2025. The company, founded in 2023, represents the first major spin-off of the American activities of Holcim, the Swiss construction materials giant.

What is the size of Amrize in terms of turnover and occupancy?

In 2025, Amrize achieved a turnover of 11.8 billion dollars, equivalent to about 9.5 billion Swiss francs at current exchange rates. The company employs 19,000 people and is active in every state in the US and every province in Canada in the commercial, residential and infrastructure construction sectors.

Amrize: the CFO leaves a surprise, down in the bag (cross-border guide)

Di Redazione Frontaliere Ticino · Published on 25 August 2026

Zurich stock exchange building with Amrize stock market performance chart, representing market reaction to CFO transition.

Baris Oran leaves after 5 months as finance manager. Samuel Poletti new CFO. Amrize shares fell 2% on the Zurich Stock Exchange, -20% since January.

Context

In a nutshell

Baris Oran resigns from Amrize's CFO after just 5 months
Samuel Poletti appointed new finance manager of the spun-off Holcim company
Amrize stock loses 2% in the first session, -20% since the beginning of January

Key facts

What: Sudden change to Amrize's financial guidance
When: Immediate resignations (announcement the evening before Wall Street closes)
Where: Zurich Stock Exchange (listing), Zug (headquarters), Chicago (operations)
Who: Baris Oran (outgoing), Samuel Poletti (new CFO), Holcim
Amount: Stock loss 2% first session, -20% from January, -14% last 12 months

Baris Oran, who has been responsible for Amrize's finances since the beginning of last April, has resigned with immediate effect for personal reasons. An unexpected change that took the market by surprise after only five months of stay. The official communication came late yesterday evening, after the close of trading on Wall Street, when European investors could not react in real time.

Amrize is the company born in 2023 from the spin-off of the American activities of Holcim, the Swiss construction materials giant. Oran came from the US logistics group GXO, where he held the position of CFO, and had also gained experience at the Sabanci Group, the Turkish giant in the industrial sector. His premature departure represents an unexpected event for a company that had focused on his managerial skills to

Operational details

# Amrize's new CFO

Samuel Poletti brings with him an in-depth knowledge of the company, having been part of the management since the time of listing on the stock exchange. Unlike Oran, who came from managerial experiences outside the group, Poletti experienced firsthand the process of separation of Holcim's North American activities. During Amrize's creation as an independent company, it managed the financial and operational aspects related to the entire transaction, making it a figure of continuity at a time of potential internal uncertainty.

The appointment of Poletti represents a choice to ensure continuity with the spin-off phase, rather than a radical change of direction. However, the fact that the company had to resort to an internal solution — rather than looking for an external professional with established CFO experience in large companies — could suggest to investors some difficulty in finding an available high-level managerial profile.

Stock market performance and market context

Amrize went public in June 2025, representing Holcim's first major spin-off. The objective of the separation was to create a company focused on the North American market, where construction — commercial, residential and infrastructure — represents a segment of great economic importance.

The performance of the title, however, tells a story of pressure

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How to Monitor the Evolution of Amrize and SMI Titles

For those holding Amrize shares or interested in Zurich Stock Exchange-listed titles, it's essential to stay updated on the company's official announcements and the main index's communications. Continuity and stability of leadership are critical factors in assessing a company's risk, especially when a sudden change occurs.

Amrize will provide further details during upcoming investor calls and financial reports. Shareholders must closely monitor any official communication that may clarify the reasons for Oran's sudden departure and the company's plan to stabilize financial performance and restore market confidence. Corporate communication transparency is essential in such situations.

The Role of Currency Exchange for Swiss Investors

An important aspect for Swiss investors: Amrize records revenues in US dollars (11.8 billion USD in 2025, equivalent to 9.5 billion CHF at the current exchange rate). This means that fluctuations in the CHF/USD exchange rate directly impact the title's valuation on the stock exchange. Those managing an international portfolio must consider both corporate governance risk (such as the CFO change) and currency risk. Consult our exchange rate comparator to monitor the evolution of the CHF/USD exchange rate and understand its impact on foreign-currency-denominated titles.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the new CFO of Amrize after the resignation of Baris Oran?: Samuel Poletti, head of strategy and acquisitions at Amrize, has been appointed as the new CFO with immediate effect. Poletti has been part of the company's management since June 2025 (the date of the IPO) and has directly followed the process of separating the North American assets from Holcim, managing the financial and operational aspects of the transaction.
Why did the Amrize stock lose 2% on the Zurich Stock Exchange?: The decline was a negative reaction from the market to the sudden announcement of the resignation of Baris Oran, who had been CFO for just five months. The event was perceived as a sign of instability at the company's financial leadership, especially considering that the stock was already under pressure (it had lost 20% since the beginning of January).
When was Amrize listed on the stock exchange?: Amrize was listed on the stock exchange in June 2025. The company, founded in 2023, represents the first major spin-off of the American activities of Holcim, the Swiss construction materials giant.
What is the size of Amrize in terms of turnover and occupancy?: In 2025, Amrize achieved a turnover of 11.8 billion dollars, equivalent to about 9.5 billion Swiss francs at current exchange rates. The company employs 19,000 people and is active in every state in the US and every province in Canada in the commercial, residential and infrastructure construction sectors.
What was Baris Oran's profile before assuming Amrize's financial leadership?: Baris Oran had been CFO of the US logistics group GXO and had accumulated experience at the Sabanci Group, the Turkish giant in the industrial sector. He had been appointed head of Amrize's finances in early April 2025.