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Amrize names Zane Nielsen chief accounting officer

From Sept. 1, 2026, Zane Nielsen will serve as Amrize’s principal accounting officer, replacing Richard Hoffman, after the board appointment.

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Amrize Ltd (AMRZ) reported a leadership change in its finance function. The board appointed Zane Nielsen as Chief Accounting Officer and Corporate Controller, effective September 1, 2026, at which time he will become the company’s principal accounting officer, replacing Richard Hoffman in that role.

Nielsen, age 49, has led Amrize’s external reporting since its June 2025 spin-off from Holcim Ltd and previously held senior external reporting and technical accounting roles at Holcim’s North American business and Deere & Company, as well as prior positions at Union Pacific Railroad, KPMG, and Arthur Andersen. Under his offer letter, he will receive an annual base salary of $350,000, be eligible for an annual bonus targeted at 50% of base salary, and, beginning in 2027, an annual long-term incentive award targeted at 60% of base salary, plus participation in standard benefit programs. The company states he has no disclosable related-party relationships or transactions.

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance
Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.
Effective Date of Appointment September 1, 2026 Date Zane Nielsen becomes Chief Accounting Officer and principal accounting officer
Annual Base Salary $350,000 Base salary for Zane Nielsen under his offer letter
Annual Bonus Target 50% of base salary Target bonus opportunity in the company’s annual incentive plan
Long-Term Incentive Target 60% of base salary Annual long-term incentive award target beginning in 2027
Age of Appointee 49 Age of Zane Nielsen at the time of appointment
principal accounting officer financial
"In this capacity, Mr. Nielsen will serve as the Company's principal accounting officer"
The Principal Accounting Officer is the person responsible for making sure a company's financial records are accurate and follow the rules. They play a key role in preparing financial reports that show how well the company is doing. This helps investors, managers, and regulators trust the company's financial information.
long-term incentive plan financial
"participation in the Company's long-term incentive plan, with an annual award value"
A long-term incentive plan is a company program that pays executives or employees with stock, options, or cash tied to multi-year performance goals, where the rewards become theirs only after meeting conditions over time. Think of it as a delayed bonus or retirement-style reward that aligns employees’ interests with shareholders by encouraging them to boost long-term value; investors watch these plans because they affect pay costs, share dilution and management incentives.
Emerging growth company regulatory
"Emerging growth company"
An emerging growth company is a recently public or smaller public firm that qualifies for temporary, lighter regulatory and disclosure rules to reduce the cost and effort of being public. For investors, it means the company may provide less historical financial detail and face fewer reporting requirements than larger firms, so it can grow more quickly but also carries higher uncertainty—like buying a promising early-stage product with fewer user reviews.
Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K regulatory
"not a party to any transactions required to be disclosed pursuant to Item 404(a)"

FAQ

What executive leadership change did Amrize Ltd (AMRZ) announce?
Amrize Ltd announced that Zane Nielsen has been appointed Chief Accounting Officer and Corporate Controller, effective September 1, 2026. He will serve as the company’s principal accounting officer, replacing Richard Hoffman in that role.

What is the compensation package for Amrize Ltd (AMRZ) new Chief Accounting Officer?
Under his offer letter, Zane Nielsen will receive an annual base salary of $350,000, an annual bonus target of 50% of base salary, and, starting in 2027, a long-term incentive award target of 60% of base salary, plus standard benefits.

When does the new principal accounting officer role at AMRZ become effective?
The appointment of Zane Nielsen as Chief Accounting Officer and Corporate Controller of Amrize Ltd becomes effective on September 1, 2026. On that date he will assume responsibilities as the company’s principal accounting officer.

What is the professional background of Amrize (AMRZ) appointee Zane Nielsen?
Zane Nielsen has led Amrize’s external reporting since its June 2025 spin-off from Holcim. He previously headed external reporting for Holcim’s North American business, held technical accounting and SEC reporting roles at Deere & Company, and earlier worked at Union Pacific Railroad, KPMG, and Arthur Andersen.

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
 
 
FORM 8-K
 
 
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
 
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 28, 2026
 
 
Amrize Ltd
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
 
   
Switzerland 1-42542 98-1807904
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
 
Grafenauweg 8,
Zug 6300
(Address of principal executive offices, including Zip Code)
 
+41 41 562 3490
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
 
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
 
 
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
 
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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
 
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
 
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
 
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
 
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
 
     
Title of each class
 
Trading Symbol(s)
 
Name of each exchange on which registered
Ordinary Shares, par value $0.01 per share
 
 
AMRZ
 
 
New York Stock Exchange
 
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
 
Emerging growth company ☐
 
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
 
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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
 
On August 28, 2026, the Board of Directors of Amrize Ltd (the “Company”) appointed Zane Nielsen as Chief Accounting Officer and Corporate Controller of the Company, effective as of September 1, 2026 (the “Effective Date”). In this capacity, Mr. Nielsen will serve as the Company's principal accounting officer, replacing Richard Hoffman in such role on the Effective Date.
 
Mr. Nielsen, age 49, had served as the Company’s Head of External Reporting since the Company’s spin-off from Holcim Ltd (“Holcim”) in June 2025. He previously served as the Head of External Reporting for Holcim’s North American business from September 2024 to June 2025. Prior to that, Mr. Nielsen served as Director, Technical Accounting & SEC Reporting at Deere & Company, a manufacturer of agriculture, construction, forestry, turf and power systems and products, from January 2021 to September 2024. He previously served in roles of increasing responsibility at Deere & Company from 2008 to 2021. Prior to that he served as an SEC reporting manager at Union Pacific Railroad and as an auditor at KPMG and Arthur Andersen. Mr. Nielsen holds a Bachelor of Science, Business Administration (Accounting) from Creighton University and an MBA from Indiana University-Bloomington. Mr. Nielsen has been a Certified Public Accountant since 2000.
 
Pursuant to an Offer Letter entered into in connection with his appointment, Mr. Nielsen will be eligible for the following in connection with his employment (i) an annual base salary of $350,000; (ii) participation in the Company's annual incentive plan, with an annual bonus target of 50% of base salary; (iii) participation in the Company's long-term incentive plan, with an annual award value target of 60% of base salary beginning in 2027; and (iv) participation in the Company's standard benefit programs, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable programs.
 
Mr. Nielsen does not have any family relationships with any director or executive officer of the Company, and there are no arrangements or understandings with any persons pursuant to which Mr. Nielsen has been appointed to his position. In addition, he is not a party to any transactions required to be disclosed pursuant to Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
 
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SIGNATURE
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
 
      
 
AMRIZE LTD
 
    
  /s/ Denise Singleton 
Date: September 1, 2026
Name:
Denise Singleton
 
 
Title:
Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary
 
 
 
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