Tony Will joins CRH (NYSE: CRH) board as new non-management director
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
CRH plc is expanding its Board of Directors from 12 to 13 members and has elected W. Anthony (Tony) Will, effective July 1, 2026, as a non-management director. He will receive board compensation and a pro rata Restricted Stock Unit award under CRH’s standard non-management director program.
CRH states there are no family relationships or related-party transactions requiring disclosure connected to his appointment, and no special arrangements under which he was selected. A press release with his biography was issued on June 16, 2026 and furnished as Exhibit 99.1, noting his prior CEO role at CF Industries and current directorship at Union Pacific.
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8-K Event Classification
3 items: 5.02, 7.01, 9.01
3 items
Item 5.02
Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers
Governance
Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.
Item 7.01
Regulation FD Disclosure
Disclosure
Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Board size: 13 directors
Effective date: July 1, 2026
Tony Will age: 60 years
+3 more
6 metrics
Board size
13 directors
Increased from 12 effective July 1, 2026
Effective date
July 1, 2026
Tony Will’s start date as CRH director
Tony Will age
60 years
Age noted in press release at election
CF Industries CEO tenure
2014–2026
Period Tony Will served as president and CEO
Employees
83,000 people
CRH workforce cited in company description
Locations
4,000 locations
Global footprint mentioned in company overview
Key Terms
non-management Director, Restricted Stock Unit, Regulation FD Disclosure, indemnification agreement, +1 more
5 terms
non-management Director financial
"appointed Mr. W. Anthony (Tony) Will to serve as a non-management Director of the Company"
Restricted Stock Unit financial
"Mr. Will’s Restricted Stock Unit (‘RSU’) award grant will represent a pro rata portion"
A restricted stock unit is a promise from a company to give an employee shares of stock after certain conditions are met, like staying with the company for a set amount of time. It’s like earning a bonus that turns into company stock once you’ve proven your commitment, making it a way to motivate and reward employees.
Regulation FD Disclosure regulatory
"Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure. The Company issued a press release"
Regulation FD disclosure requires public companies to share important, market-moving information with everyone at the same time instead of tipping off analysts or large investors first. Think of it as making sure all players on a field hear the same announcement simultaneously; that fairness helps investors trust that stock prices reflect the same information and reduces the risk of sudden, unfair trading advantages or regulatory penalties for selective leaks.
indemnification agreement regulatory
"It is anticipated that Mr. Will will enter into an indemnification agreement in substantially the same form"
An indemnification agreement is a contract in which one party promises to cover losses, costs, or legal claims that another party might face, acting like a tailored safety net or private insurance policy. For investors, it matters because such agreements shift potential financial risk away from a company or its officers and onto the indemnifier, which can affect a company’s future liabilities, cash flow and how risky the investment appears during deal-making or litigation.
forward-looking statements regulatory
"Some statements in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements, including with respect to advancement of strategy"
Forward-looking statements are predictions or plans that companies share about what they expect to happen in the future, like estimating sales or profits. They matter because they help investors understand a company's outlook, but since they are based on guesses and assumptions, they can sometimes be wrong.
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 16, 2026
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On June 16, 2026, the Board of Directors (the ‘Board’) of CRH plc (the ‘Company’) increased the size of the Board from 12 to 13 members and appointed Mr. W. Anthony (Tony) Will to serve as a non-management Director of the Company, each effective as of July 1, 2026.
Mr. Will will be compensated for his service as a member of the Board pursuant to the Company’s non-management Director compensation program as described in the Company’s Definitive Proxy Statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 27, 2026. Mr. Will’s Restricted Stock Unit (‘RSU’) award grant will represent a pro rata portion of the RSU award granted to the other non-management Directors, reflecting his service on the Board from July 1, 2026 until the Annual General Meeting in 2027.
Mr. Will has no family relationship with any member of the Board or any executive officer of the Company and is not a party to any transactions that would require disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K. There are no agreements, arrangements or understandings between Mr. Will and any other persons pursuant to which Mr. Will was appointed as a Director.
It is anticipated that Mr. Will will enter into an indemnification agreement in substantially the same form as the Company enters into with its Directors and executive officers, which was filed as Exhibit 10.36 to the Company’s Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 18, 2026.
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.
The Company issued a press release on June 16, 2026 announcing Mr. Will’s appointment to the Board. The press release making the announcement, including his biographical information, is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
The information in this Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto, shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing made by the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
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99.1 | Press Release, dated June 16, 2026. | |||||||
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted in Inline XBRL). | |||||||
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Date: June 16, 2026
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| /s/ Neil Colgan | ||||||||||||||||||||
| By: | Neil Colgan | |||||||||||||||||||
| Company Secretary | ||||||||||||||||||||
Exhibit 99.1
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Press Release CRH elects W. Anthony (Tony) Will to its Board of Directors | ||||||||||||||
NEW YORK – June 16, 2026 – CRH (NYSE: CRH), the leading provider of building materials, today announced the election of Mr. Tony Will, 60, to the CRH Board of Directors, effective July 1, 2026.
“We are delighted to welcome Tony to our Board of Directors,” said Richie Boucher, CRH Chairman. “Tony brings extensive leadership experience, a strong track record of strategic execution and deep expertise in operational discipline. His experience leading a large-scale industrial business and driving growth in attractive higher-value markets will be highly relevant as CRH continues to advance its strategy, capitalizing on the powerful demand trends critical to modern infrastructure and delivering long-term value for our shareholders.”
Mr. Will served as president, CEO and board member of CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CF), a global manufacturer of hydrogen and nitrogen products, from 2014 until his retirement in 2026. He joined CF Industries in 2007, holding various leadership roles in corporate development, manufacturing and distribution. Prior to joining CF Industries, Will was a partner at Accenture LLP, a global management consulting, technology services and outsourcing company. He previously held positions at Sears, Roebuck and Company, Fort James Corporation, Boston Consulting Group and Motorola.
Mr. Will is currently a Director of Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) and was formerly a Director of Olin Corporation (NYSE: OLN), concluding his board term at the 2026 annual shareholder meeting. He has a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Iowa State University and an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.
“I am honored to join the Board of Directors of CRH,” said Tony Will. “CRH has a strong market position and clear strategy, and I look forward to working with the board and management to support long-term value creation and sustainable growth.”
Contacts
Danilo Juvane | Lauren Schulz | ||||
Head of Investor Relations | Chief Communications Officer | ||||
danilo.juvane@crh.com | lauren.schulz@crh.com | ||||
About CRH
CRH is the leading provider of building materials critical to modernizing infrastructure. With our team of 83,000 people across 4,000 locations, our unmatched scale, connected portfolio, and deep local relationships make us the partner of choice for transportation, water, and reindustrialization projects, shaping communities for a better tomorrow. CRH (NYSE: CRH) is a member of the S&P 500 Index. For more information, visit www.crh.com.
Exhibit 99.1
Forward-Looking Statements
Some statements in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements, including with respect to advancement of strategy, operational discipline and long-term value creation and CRH’s future growth prospects. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements, including the risks and uncertainties described under “Risk Factors” in Part 1, Item 1A of CRH’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 as filed with the SEC and in CRH's other filings with the SEC.
FAQ
What board change did CRH (CRH) announce on June 16, 2026?
CRH announced it is increasing its Board of Directors from 12 to 13 members and electing W. Anthony (Tony) Will as a non-management director, effective July 1, 2026, strengthening governance with additional large-scale industrial leadership experience.
Who is W. Anthony (Tony) Will, newly elected to the CRH (CRH) board?
Tony Will is the former president, CEO and board member of CF Industries Holdings, serving in those roles from 2014 until his 2026 retirement. He previously held senior positions at Accenture, Sears, Fort James, Boston Consulting Group and Motorola and currently serves on Union Pacific’s board.
How will Tony Will be compensated as a CRH (CRH) director?
Tony Will will be compensated under CRH’s standard non-management director compensation program, as described in its March 27, 2026 definitive proxy statement. He will receive a pro rata Restricted Stock Unit grant reflecting his board service from July 1, 2026 until the 2027 annual general meeting.
What disclosure did CRH (CRH) make under Regulation FD in this 8-K?
CRH furnished a press release as Exhibit 99.1 under Item 7.01, announcing Tony Will’s election and providing his biography. The company states this information, including the exhibit, is furnished rather than filed under the Exchange Act and is not automatically incorporated into other SEC filings.
How large is CRH’s global operations footprint mentioned in the release?
CRH describes itself as the leading provider of building materials for infrastructure, with a workforce of 83,000 people across 4,000 locations. This scale, combined with a connected portfolio and local relationships, underpins its role in transportation, water and reindustrialization projects worldwide.