8-K

CRH PUBLIC LTD CO 8-K Report (Nov 15, 2002)

Filed November 15, 2002For Securities:CRH

Summary

CRH Public Ltd Co (CRH) filed an 8-K report on November 14, 2002, announcing senior management changes. The primary focus of this filing is the planned retirement of Mr. Brian Griffin, Managing Director of CRH Europe - Materials, effective February 28, 2003. Mr. Griffin will also step down from the CRH Board on that date but will continue in an advisory capacity, particularly focusing on Eastern European and Mediterranean operations. In preparation for this transition, Mr. Declan Doyle has been appointed as Managing Director Designate, CRH Europe - Materials, with immediate effect. Mr. Doyle brings extensive experience from various senior roles within CRH's European materials businesses, most recently serving as Regional Director for Poland and Ukraine. The company's leadership expressed confidence in Mr. Doyle and the existing team to continue the growth trajectory of the CRH Europe - Materials division, which has achieved significant expansion under Mr. Griffin's tenure.

Key Highlights

  • 1Brian Griffin, Managing Director of CRH Europe - Materials, will retire on February 28, 2003.
  • 2Brian Griffin will also retire from the CRH Board on February 28, 2003.
  • 3Brian Griffin will continue in an advisory role for Eastern European and Mediterranean activities post-retirement.
  • 4Declan Doyle is appointed as Managing Director Designate, CRH Europe - Materials, effective immediately.
  • 5Declan Doyle will succeed Brian Griffin as Managing Director upon his retirement.
  • 6Declan Doyle previously held senior management positions within CRH's European materials businesses, including Regional Director - Poland and Ukraine.
  • 7CRH Europe - Materials has grown significantly under Brian Griffin's leadership, with annual sales approaching EUR2 billion across 11 European countries.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to announce significant senior management changes within CRH Public Ltd Co, specifically concerning the leadership of its CRH Europe - Materials division.

Mr. Declan Doyle has been appointed as Managing Director Designate and will succeed Mr. Brian Griffin as the Managing Director of CRH Europe - Materials upon Mr. Griffin's retirement on February 28, 2003.

Yes, Brian Griffin will continue to provide advisory services to CRH, particularly in relation to the company's activities in Eastern Europe and the Mediterranean region, even after his formal retirement.

The CRH Europe - Materials division has experienced substantial growth under Brian Griffin's leadership, evolving from its Irish origins to become a market leader in 11 European countries with annual sales approaching EUR2 billion. The appointment of Declan Doyle signifies the company's intent to continue this growth.