CRH, the parent company of Ash Grove Cement, appointed Chief Financial Officer Jim Mintern to replace Albert Manifold, who will retire as chief executive officer at the end of 2024.
Mintern has more than 30 years of experience in the building materials industry and 22 years with CRH, serving in various senior leadership roles. He most recently led the strategic transition of CRH’s primary listing to the New York Stock Exchange in September 2023.
“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,” said CRH Chairman Richie Boucher. “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 caliber 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 Manifold.”
Manifold will continue as an advisor to CRH for a further 12 months after his retirement on December 31.
