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Directorate change
CRH (NYSE: CRH), the leading global provider of building materials, today
announced the election of Mr. Patrick Decker, 60, to the CRH Board of
Directors, effective Oct. 1, 2025.
"We are delighted to welcome Patrick to our Board of Directors,” said Richie
Boucher, CRH Chairman. “With his extensive experience in leading global
organizations and his deep understanding of the industrial and water
technology sectors, Patrick brings invaluable insights and expertise to our
team. His proven track record of driving innovation and achieving strategic
goals will be instrumental as we continue to execute our vision and deliver
value to our shareholders.”
Mr. Decker is the retired president and CEO of Xylem Inc., a leading global
water technology and solutions provider, serving as president and CEO from
March 2014 through Dec. 2023. Prior to leading Xylem, he served as president
and CEO of Harsco Corporation, a global industrial products and services
company, from 2012 until 2014. Previously, he served in various leadership
roles at Tyco from 2003 until 2012, including as president, Tyco Flow Control,
a global provider of industrial solutions to the energy and water sectors.
Before joining Tyco, he spent 12 years with Bristol-Myers Squibb holding
various financial and operational roles, predominantly in its Latin America
and Asia divisions. He started his career with Price Waterhouse.
Currently, Mr. Decker serves on the Board of Johnson Controls International, a
global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, serving a wide
range of customers in more than 150 countries. He also serves on the Board of
Mass Eye and Ear, a Harvard medical teaching hospital and the world's largest
hearing and vision research center.
He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and Finance from Indiana
University. He serves on the Global Dean’s Council for Kelley School of
Business at Indiana University.
Contacts
Tom Holmes
Head of Investor Relations
tholmes@crh.com (mailto:tholmes@crh.com)
Lauren Schulz
Chief Communications Officer
lschulz@crh.com (mailto:lschulz@crh.com)
About CRH
CRH (NYSE: CRH) is the leading global provider of building materials solutions
that build, connect and improve our world. Employing 80,000 people at over
3,800 operating locations in 28 countries, CRH has market leadership positions
in North America and Europe. As the essential partner for transportation and
critical infrastructure projects, complex non-residential construction and
outdoor living solutions, CRH’s unique offering of materials, products and
value-added services helps to deliver a more resilient and sustainable built
environment. The company is ranked among sector leaders by Environmental,
Social and Governance (ESG) rating agencies. A Fortune Global 500 company,
CRH’s shares are listed on the NYSE and LSE.
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