8-K

CRH PUBLIC LTD CO 8-K Report (Jul 29, 2015)

Filed July 29, 2015For Securities:CRH

Summary

CRH Public Ltd Co. (CRH) has filed a Form 6-K, a report of a foreign private issuer, on July 29, 2015, to announce a significant non-executive board appointment. Effective September 1, 2015, Ms. Rebecca McDonald will be co-opted to the Board of Directors as a non-executive Director. This appointment brings a wealth of experience in executive leadership within the energy sector, along with international operational expertise across the Americas, Asia, and Africa. Investors should note Ms. McDonald's strong background, including previous executive roles at major energy companies like BHP Billiton and Amoco Energy Development Company. Her experience also extends to non-executive directorships at publicly traded companies such as Aggreko PLC, Veresen, Inc., ITT Corporation, and formerly Granite Construction, Inc., which operates in a sector closely related to CRH's core business. This appointment is expected to enhance the Board's oversight and strategic guidance.

Key Highlights

  • 1CRH plc announced the appointment of Ms. Rebecca McDonald as a non-executive Director to its Board, effective September 1, 2015.
  • 2Ms. McDonald brings extensive executive leadership experience from the energy sector, including roles at BHP Billiton and Amoco Energy Development Company.
  • 3She possesses significant international experience, having worked in the Americas, Asia, and Africa.
  • 4Ms. McDonald currently serves as a non-executive Director for Aggreko PLC, Veresen, Inc., and ITT Corporation.
  • 5She was formerly a non-executive Director at Granite Construction, Inc., a US-based infrastructure and construction materials company.
  • 6Ms. McDonald holds a Bachelor of Sciences degree from Stephen F. Austin State University.

Frequently Asked Questions

Ms. Rebecca McDonald is a newly appointed non-executive Director to the Board of CRH plc, effective September 1, 2015. She is a US citizen with extensive experience in executive leadership roles within the energy sector and holds several other non-executive board positions.

Ms. McDonald has a strong background in executive leadership in the energy sector, including as CEO of Laurus Energy and President of Gas and Power at BHP Billiton. Her international experience and prior non-executive roles at companies like Granite Construction, Inc. are particularly relevant, given Granite's operations in construction materials and infrastructure.

Ms. McDonald's appointment as a non-executive Director is effective from September 1, 2015.

Currently, Ms. McDonald is a non-executive Director at Aggreko PLC, Veresen, Inc., and ITT Corporation. She was also previously a non-executive Director at Granite Construction, Inc.