Jim Mintern, new CEO of CRH with Albert Manifold who retired from CRH
Building material giant CRH announce chief executive officer
BUILDING materials giant CRH announced the appointment of Jim Mintern as next Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Albert Manifold who retires at the end of 2024.
Mr Mintern is currently CRH’s Chief Financial Officer and has been a director of its board since June 2021. He has over 30 years of experience in the building materials industry and 22 years with CRH, serving in various senior leadership roles.
Mintern led the recent strategic transition of CRH’s primary listing to the New York Stock Exchange.
Mr Manifold has held varied responsibilities with CRH since he joined in 1998. He was appointed CEO in January 2014 and will continue as an advisor to CRH for a further 12 months when he steps down at the end of this year.
Richie Boucher, Chairman of CRH said: “The Board has a significant focus on succession planning throughout CRH. With the support of independent advisors, we have followed best practice, including a review of external candidates, and we have carefully monitored the development plans for potential internal candidates.”
“Over recent years we have closely observed Jim’s character, qualities and abilities, as well as his significant influence on the evolution of CRH. We are very pleased to have a successor of such calibre and are confident that Jim is best positioned to lead the CRH team, building the future of the company for the benefit of our investors, customers, colleagues and communities.”
“Jim will become the Chief Executive Officer of a high performing company in robust strategic and financial health, after 11 years of exceptional leadership from Albert.”
Outgoing CEO Manifold said he is “pleased” with his successor’s “experience, capabilities and ambition” to “lead the CRH team forward through an era of enormous opportunity.”
“It has been a privilege to lead CRH. I am profoundly grateful to my colleagues within the business and on the board for their commitment and support over the years as the entire team has strengthened and grown our company, positioning CRH for a bright future ahead,” he said.
