Summary
CRH Public Limited Company (CRH) has filed a Form 6-K to announce a significant leadership transition. Effective January 1, 2020, Mr. Richie Boucher assumed the role of Chairman of the CRH Board. He succeeds Mr. N. Hartery, who retired from the Board on December 31, 2019. Mr. Hartery had a long tenure with CRH, serving as a non-executive Director since 2004 and previously holding key positions such as Senior Independent Director and Remuneration Committee Chairman. This transition marks a change in the highest leadership position of the Board. Investors should note that Mr. Boucher's appointment was previously announced in September 2019, indicating a planned and orderly succession. Mr. Hartery will receive his outstanding director fees through his retirement date. The filing also provides a brief overview of CRH's global operations as a leading building materials business and its inclusion in major stock indices.
Key Highlights
- 1Mr. Richie Boucher officially became Chairman of the CRH Board on January 1, 2020.
- 2Mr. N. Hartery stepped down from the Board on December 31, 2019, after serving as Chairman.
- 3Mr. Hartery's tenure with CRH included roles as a non-executive Director since 2004, Senior Independent Director, and Remuneration Committee Chairman.
- 4The appointment of Mr. Boucher as Chairman was previously announced on September 26, 2019, signaling a planned transition.
- 5Mr. Hartery will receive outstanding director fees up to his retirement date.
- 6The filing confirms CRH's status as a leading global building materials business with extensive operations across 31 countries.