14 April 2010
Management Changes at
CRH Europe Products & Distribution
CRH plc, the international building materials group, announces that Máirtín Clarke, Managing Director of CRH Europe Products & Distribution, has decided to resign from his position with effect from 31 May 2010.
Máirtín will be succeeded by Erik Bax who is currently Managing Director of CRH's European Distribution business. Erik (52) joined CRH in 1984 and has held a number of senior positions in Europe Products & Distribution, including Managing Director Rooflights & Ventilation, Managing Director Fencing & Security and Product Group Director Building Products, prior to his appointment as head of Distribution in 2007.
Commenting on these changes, Myles Lee, CRH Chief Executive, said "We thank Máirtín for his many years of significant contribution at senior level to the CRH Group and wish him well for the future. Erik brings considerable experience across a range of businesses to his major new role as leader of the Group's Products and Distribution operations in 20 countries across Europe."
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Myles Lee, Chief Executive
Albert Manifold, Chief Operating Officer
Glenn Culpepper, Finance Director
Éimear O'Flynn, Head of Investor Relations
Maeve Carton, Group Controller
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