Australia's James Hardie appoints new finance chief (updated)

R1 RCM

16/08/2023 23:49

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       Aug 17 (Reuters) - Australia's James Hardie Industries
 JHX.AX  said on Thursday it had appointed Rachel Wilson as its
chief financial officer, effective immediately. 
    The world's largest maker of fibre cement said Wilson, a
former finance chief at global tech-solutions provider R1 RCM
Holdco  RCM.O , would succeed Jason Miele. 
    James Hardie CEO Aaron Erter said, "Rachel has deep
experience in corporate finance, capital market..... along with
a demonstrated focus on driving profitable growth."
    Wilson has also previously served in investment banking
roles at major banks such as Citigroup and Morgan Stanley, James
Hardie said.
    The company earlier this month forecast second-quarter
earnings above estimates on the back of an improving housing
market outlook in North America. 
    

 (Reporting by Rishav Chatterjee in Bengaluru; Editing by Shilpi
Majumdar and Shinjini Ganguli)
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