Fives FCB USA Inc. expands with a dedicated expert team
Following its successful launch in May 2025, the US subsidiary of Fives FCB, Fives FCB USA Inc., is proud to announce the expansion of its local team with the arrival of three highly experienced professionals. This strategic move reinforces Fives’ commitment to delivering high-performance, sustainable solutions tailored to the specific needs of cement, concrete, SCMs (Supplementary Cementitious Materials), and minerals customers across North America.
A Local Presence to Accelerate Growth
Located in Birmingham, Alabama, Fives FCB USA Inc. was established to strengthen the Group’s footprint in the region and provide closer, more responsive support to industrial players. Sharing premises with North American Construction Services, the subsidiary benefits from a strong local network and infrastructure to promote Fives’ advanced technologies, including equipment, integrated plants, and services.
“Opening Fives FCB USA Inc. was a major milestone in our strategy to grow in North America. Today, we're taking the next step by building a team of highly experienced professionals whose combined expertise will help us to deliver high-performance, valuable solutions tailored to local needs."
Yan HUERRE, Commercial Director, Fives FCB
Meet the Team
Matt Devitt
Business Development Director
With 20 years of experience in both plant operations as process engineer (Lafarge, GCC, Lhoist) and industrial gas treatment technologies with technical, commercial and operational roles, Matt brings a unique dual perspective that bridges technical expertise and customer needs. His deep involvement in the Cement Industrial Committee (CIC) and IEEE-ACA Conferences positions him as a strategic connector, capable of driving business growth through industry insight and trusted relationships.
Geovanni Calderon
Chief Technical Officer
Geovanni combines hands-on production leadership with extensive commissioning and site management experience, as he previously served as Production Manager at Cementos Moctezuma (Mexico) during 5 years, and then spent 17 years at Fives FCB as Commissioning Manager and Site Manager. His deep knowledge of Fives technologies and recent focus on energy optimization at Cemex USA as Corporate Energy Manager make him a key asset to lead technical excellence and operational efficiency.
Jeff Sharratt
Services
Jeff brings 30 years of experience, including 10 years as Production Manager at American Gypsum and Vicat (Lebec, CA), 10 years at FLSmidth as Services Sales Manager, and 10 years as Field Project Manager and Construction Site Manager. His understanding of plant operations and service needs enables him to offer tailored solutions that enhance performance, reliability, and long-term value for our clients.