8-K

CRH PUBLIC LTD CO 8-K Report (May 11, 2012)

Filed May 11, 2012For Securities:CRH

Summary

This Form 6-K filing from CRH Public Limited Company (CRH) announces a significant change in its leadership. Effective May 8, 2012, Mr. Nicky Hartery has officially succeeded Mr. Kieran McGowan as the Chairman of the Board, following Mr. McGowan's retirement after the company's Annual General Meeting. This transition marks a new chapter for CRH's governance. Investors should note Mr. Hartery's extensive background in global manufacturing, operations, and executive leadership, particularly his experience at Dell Inc. and Eastman Kodak. His appointment brings a wealth of international business acumen to the Chairman role. The filing also confirms that this report is incorporated by reference into existing registration statements, indicating continuity in the company's regulatory filings.

Key Highlights

  • 1Nicky Hartery has officially become the Chairman of CRH plc, succeeding Kieran McGowan.
  • 2The leadership change took effect on May 8, 2012, following the company's Annual General Meeting.
  • 3Kieran McGowan, the outgoing Chairman, retired after serving on the Board since 1998 and as Chairman since May 2007.
  • 4Nicky Hartery brings a strong background in global manufacturing and operations, having held senior roles at Dell Inc. and Eastman Kodak.
  • 5Hartery's prior executive experience includes CEO roles at Verbatim Corporation and his current role as Chief Executive of consulting firm Prodigium.
  • 6Hartery also serves as a non-executive director for Musgrave Group plc and Eircom Limited.
  • 7The report is incorporated by reference into CRH's existing SEC registration statements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Mr. Nicky Hartery has succeeded Mr. Kieran McGowan as the Chairman of CRH plc.

The transition officially took place on May 8, 2012, following the company's Annual General Meeting.

Mr. Hartery has a strong international business background, including Vice President of Manufacturing and Business Operations for Dell Inc.'s EMEA operations, Executive Vice President at Eastman Kodak, and President and Chief Executive Officer at Verbatim Corporation. He is also the Chief Executive of Prodigium, a consulting company, and a non-executive director of Musgrave Group plc and Eircom Limited.

CRH plc is a foreign private issuer, and this Form 6-K is used to report information that it has made or is required to make public pursuant to the laws of its home country or its constitution, or that it has filed or is required to file with any stock exchange and has made or is required to make public, or that it has distributed or is required to distribute to its security holders.