8-K

CRH PUBLIC LTD CO 8-K Report (Jul 26, 2007)

Filed July 26, 2007For Securities:CRH

Summary

CRH Public Limited Company (CRH) filed a Form 6-K on July 25, 2007, to announce a significant change in its directorate. The company co-opted Professor Utz-Hellmuth Felcht as a non-executive Director to its Board, effective July 25, 2007. Professor Felcht brings extensive experience from the chemical industry, having previously served as Chief Executive of Degussa GmbH, Germany's third-largest chemical company. His background also includes leadership roles at Hoechst and SKW Trostberg AG, as well as current board memberships with Ciba AG and Hapag Lloyd, and supervisory board roles at SGL Carbon AG. This appointment is intended to enhance the strategic oversight and governance of CRH.

Key Highlights

  • 1CRH plc announced the appointment of Professor Utz-Hellmuth Felcht as a non-executive Director to its Board.
  • 2Professor Felcht's appointment is effective July 25, 2007.
  • 3Professor Felcht has a strong background in the chemical industry, having been CEO of Degussa GmbH.
  • 4His previous experience includes significant roles at Hoechst and SKW Trostberg AG.
  • 5He currently holds directorships and advisory positions with other notable companies, including Ciba AG, Hapag Lloyd, and SGL Carbon AG.
  • 6This filing incorporates by reference into existing SEC registration statements, indicating ongoing capital markets activity or disclosure requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this Form 6-K filing is to announce a change in CRH's directorate, specifically the appointment of a new non-executive Director to the Board.

Professor Utz-Hellmuth Felcht, a German national with extensive experience in the chemical industry, has been appointed as a non-executive Director.

Professor Felcht has a distinguished career, including serving as Chief Executive of Degussa GmbH, a major German chemical company. He also held leadership positions at Hoechst and SKW Trostberg AG and currently serves on the boards of Ciba AG, Hapag Lloyd, and SGL Carbon AG, bringing valuable strategic and industry expertise.

This Form 6-K is deemed incorporated by reference into CRH's existing registration statements (Forms S-8 and others), meaning the information provided in this report becomes part of those broader disclosures to investors.