CRH appoints chairman designate and a non-executive director

CRH plc has appointed Richard Boucher as  chairman designate on 25 September 2019. The Board has also appointed Johan Karlström as a non-executive director, with effect from 25 September 2019.

Mr Boucher will succeed the present chairman,  Nicky Hartery, on 1 January 2020. Mr Hartery, who has been chairman since May 2012 and a board member since 2004, will retire as chairman and from the Board on 31 December 2019.

The Board has also appointed Mr Johan Karlström as a non-executive director, with effect from 25 September 2019.

Nicky Hartery said: "The appointments announced today are important steps in the ongoing process of board renewal. Richie's appointment as Chairman Designate follows a robust and thorough selection process led by CRH's Senior Independent Director, Gillian Platt. With a track record of creating value for shareholders, he is ideally equipped to lead the Board through the next phase of the Group's development. We are also delighted that Johan has joined the Board. His background and his knowledge of our industry will be an important addition to the collective skills and experience of the Board."