8-K

CRH PUBLIC LTD CO 8-K Report (Jan 20, 2004)

Filed January 20, 2004For Securities:CRH

Summary

CRH Public Limited Company (CRH) announced significant changes to its Board of Directors through a Form 6-K filing on January 19, 2004. The company has co-opted three new directors: Mr. Jan Maarten de Jong and Mr. Terry Neill as non-executive directors, and Mr. Declan Doyle as an executive director. These appointments, effective January 19, 2004, aim to strengthen the board's expertise and governance. The new directors bring a wealth of experience from diverse sectors. Mr. de Jong has a background in international banking and finance, notably with ABN Amro Bank N.V., and also holds a directorship in Cementbouw Handel & Industrie Holdings B.V., a company in which CRH recently acquired a significant stake. Mr. Neill brings extensive experience from the consulting and technology sectors, having been a Senior Partner at Accenture and Chairman of its global Board. Mr. Doyle's appointment as an executive director recognizes his long tenure and significant contributions within CRH, most recently as Managing Director of Europe Materials.

Key Highlights

  • 1CRH plc has appointed three new directors to its Board of Directors, effective January 19, 2004.
  • 2Mr. Jan Maarten de Jong appointed as a non-executive Director, bringing international finance and board experience (ABN Amro, Heineken N.V.).
  • 3Mr. Terry Neill appointed as a non-executive Director, with extensive experience in consulting and technology (Accenture, AMT-Sybex).
  • 4Mr. Declan Doyle appointed as an executive Director, recognizing his long-standing service and recent role as Managing Director of Europe Materials.
  • 5Mr. de Jong's directorship in Cementbouw Handel & Industrie Holdings B.V. is notable, as CRH recently acquired a 45% stake in Cementbouw.
  • 6The appointments are intended to enhance the board's composition and strategic oversight.
  • 7The filing is a Form 6-K, indicating it's a report of a foreign private issuer.

Frequently Asked Questions

This filing, a Form 6-K, primarily announces the co-option of three new directors to the CRH plc Board of Directors: Jan Maarten de Jong and Terry Neill as non-executive directors, and Declan Doyle as an executive director.

Mr. Jan Maarten de Jong has extensive experience in international banking and finance, having served on the Managing Board of ABN Amro Bank N.V. and as Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Heineken N.V. Mr. Terry Neill brings significant expertise from the consulting and technology sectors, with a background at Accenture. Mr. Declan Doyle is an internal appointment, recognized for his long tenure and leadership within CRH, specifically as Managing Director of Europe Materials.

Yes, Mr. Jan Maarten de Jong's appointment is noteworthy because he is a director of Cementbouw Handel & Industrie Holdings B.V., in which CRH recently acquired a 45% equity stake. This suggests potential synergies or enhanced oversight related to that significant investment.

The key contacts provided are Liam O'Mahony, Chief Executive, and Myles Lee, Finance Director. Their contact information, including phone number and email, is listed.