CemAI Names Andrew Crose as CEO to Drive Next Phase of Growth

DUBLIN, Oct. 19, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- CemAI, an AI-driven solutions provider for the cement industry, has appointed Andrew Crose as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective October 12, 2026. Crose will lead the company into its next phase of growth, focusing on expanding its footprint, developing strategic partnerships, and enhancing its product offerings.

Since its launch in 2022, CemAI has leveraged its deep expertise in cement manufacturing with advanced AI solutions to help plants improve performance through real-time process optimization and predictive maintenance. The company's core solutions, CemAI Predictive Maintenance and CemAI Process Optimizer, are designed to help cement producers anticipate equipment issues, reduce downtime and maintenance costs, optimize production and energy use, and lower CO2 emissions.

Andrew Crose brings extensive international experience in scaling industrial technology businesses and commercializing advanced technologies, including AI, autonomy, and the Internet of Things (IoT). His previous roles include Head of Strategic Markets at APTIV, Chief Commercial Officer at Xerotech, Vice President and General Manager of the Autonomous Mining Division at Hexagon, and Managing Director for EMEA and Growth Strategy at Hexagon. Crose holds an MBA from the University of Melbourne, a Graduate Diploma in AI and Big Data Analysis from University College Dublin, and a Bachelor of Science in Marketing and Management Information Systems from Southern Illinois University.

Scott Ziegler, who has led CemAI since its inception, will transition to new opportunities. Under Ziegler's leadership, CemAI has successfully grown and expanded its services, positioning itself as a key player in the digital transformation of the cement industry.

CemAI's ambition is to become the reference data platform for cement manufacturing, enabling producers to make faster, data-driven decisions, optimize operations, and unlock new levels of efficiency and reliability. The company plans to expand its portfolio of digital services with additional manufacturing solutions for the global cement industry.

CemAI provides AI-powered solutions designed to help cement producers improve operational reliability, efficiency, and sustainability. The company serves customers globally through its two core solutions: CemAI Predictive Maintenance and CemAI Process Optimizer. By combining machine learning, real-time data analytics, remote monitoring, and deep cement-industry expertise, CemAI helps producers anticipate equipment issues, reduce downtime and maintenance costs, optimize production and energy use, and lower CO2 emissions.