Move comes weeks after former CRH boss Albert Manifold became chairman

Construction materials giant to join index later this month

It comes as the energy giant struggles with debt, strategic confusion, and activist investor pressure

Former CRH boss faces myriad of issues at UK oil major

Top executives’ average pay package rose by 31 per cent to €4.36m last year

Muted market response to former CRH chief’s appointment belies reputation as ‘shrewd operator’ and ‘man on a mission’

Former CRH chief executive to succeed Helge Lund as chair of the UK oil major

Predecessor Albert Manifold received 2024 remuneration package of $13.6m

Results meet market expectations

Scale and prospects of US business drove 2023 decision to move CRH’s primary stock market listing to New York

Jim Mintern takes over as chief executive of building materials giant

Irishman will replace Albert Manifold in role when he steps down at the end of the year

Building materials group hails ‘robust’ figures as it increases full year guidance in contrast to sector rivals

The median chief executive compensation packag was €2 million last year.

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Albert Manifold files two High Court cases over development near his home in Cork

Dublin-based engineering firm recently announced €25m investment in German off-site facility

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